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When someone drinks too much water in a short amount of time, the kidneys cannot keep up, causing blood to become waterlogged. A fascinating video explores what happens in the body when you get too much of things you need: water, antioxidant supplements, blood, and oxygen. The narrator details how these are good for the body but when too much are ingested — or injected, in the case of blood — they can be deadly.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners share which foods contain antioxidants and what nutritionists suggest they ingest daily
- Discuss doping in the realm of athletics and the ways it can be harmful
Classroom Considerations
- Due to the speed at which the narrator speaks, turn on closed captioning so all viewers can follow the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Pop-up boxes that appear throughout the video contain links to other related videos
- Engaging and interesting video due to its topic
Cons
- None