The cure for paralysis seems to be some electrical stimulation and a little bit of chocolate. A video presentation examines work done in Switzerland that successfully allowed paralyzed rats to walk again. Electrical stimulation allows the muscles to function, and the chocolate makes the involuntary voluntary.

Concepts

paralysis, neurology, neurological diseases, neurons, regeneration

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the video with additional research to discover advancements made since the recording
• Ask learners to record three questions they have after watching the video; exchange questions to have a partner research their questions

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a basic understanding of neurotransmitter function

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows actual footage of the researchers and their results
• Offers closed captioning to assist English learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7