The Go Jetters Learn About Upside-Down Trees
In The Go Jetters Learn About Upside-Down Trees, the Go Jetters explore the Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar. Ubercorn shares funky facts about these trees, including why they are called the "upside-down tree," and why they are important to nocturnal animals. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
Lesson Express
Q: Why are baobab trees called the "upside-down tree"?
A: Their branches look like roots, especially when they have lost their leaves.
Q: What did you notice about the baobab tree?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may mention the long trunk or short branches.
Q: How might it be beneficial for the baobab tree to have animals visit it at night? Why might it attract nocturnal animals?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may talk about how the animals can pollinate the tree.