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Mushroom Fiber Coffins Are an Eco-Friendly Alternative
Provided by: NowThis Earth |Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This video from NowThis Earth presents mushroom fiber coffins from Living Cocoon as a sustainable alternative to traditional coffins.
- Students learn about mycelium, mushroom coffins, and why they are more suitable for the environment.
Subjects: Biology, Engineering
Authors: NowThis Earth
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- It explains the concept simply and is easy to understand.
- Engaging visuals accompany this video.
Prerequisites
- Students should know about mushrooms and their role in decomposition.
- Students should know that many bodies, especially in the West, are injected with chemicals like formaldehyde and glycerin for preservation.
- The video contains text but no audio narration.
Differentiation & Implementation
- English or art students can watch this video when discussing the theme of death in literature or art.
- Science teachers can use this video to introduce the chemistry of body decomposition or the role of fungi as decomposers.
- Teachers can use this video to explain the circle of life (humans feed on mushrooms and mushrooms are aiding human body decomposition).
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