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The large intestine is about five feet long — how is that possible?! An interesting video explores what happens when digestion and intestines don't work as intended. The 35th in a series of 47, the resource specifically teaches about the roles of the small intestine, the liver, the gall bladder, pancreas, and large intestine in digestion.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils research bacteria found throughout the gut (there are more than 400 types) and share their findings; discuss probiotics and why they are increasing in popularity
Classroom Considerations
- The pop-up colored squares contain related interesting information; teachers may want to pause the video and discuss
- Due to the narrator's pace, turn on closed captioning so all viewers can follow along
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Video can be viewed in two direct languages through closed captioning, but if auto-translate is turned on, you can show using many other languages
- Uses high-quality images and diagrams to engage viewers
Cons
- None
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