There is a law in Haiti that makes it a crime to turn someone into a zombie. But is such a thing even possible? Scholars see examples of zombie-like organisms found here on Earth with a video that explores numerous examples, from the phorid fly to the arabis mustard plant, showing viewers all different types of parasites that can produce a zombie-like effect.

Concepts

parasitism, the human body, organisms

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners explore other examples of parasitism in the insect and plant world and share findings with the class

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure individuals have Internet access at home if flipping the classroom
• Video ends at 6:35 and rest is advertising 

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• High-quality video adds to the appeal of the video
• Zombie TV shows/books are popular right now, so the topic is engaging

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.2