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Trained dogs are much better at detecting some types of cancer than any test humans have created. The video explains weird ways of diagnosing illnesses. It covers having a dog sniff you for cancer, smelling your breath, tasting urine, and more.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research the tools used today to diagnose diabetes
- Find some recent tools invented to smell your breath for medical purposes, such as those to determine metabolism, blood alcohol level, etc
Classroom Considerations
- Be aware that YouTube comments are open to the public and may not be appropriate for the classroom
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- High interest topic holds pupils' attention
- Connects history to science
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- None