Instructional Video

Do You Really Have a New Body Every 7 Years?

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If it's on the Internet, it has to be true... right? Turns out the answer is a predictable no. While you don't have a new body every seven years, your cells do replace themselves and the video discusses how often based on the types of cells. It also explains how scientists know this and why war has been beneficial in at least one way.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a timeline of how often various types of cells are replaced
  • Instruct students to teach three things they learned from this video to three people in three days or less
Classroom Considerations
  • Avoid the comment section, as it is filled with people fascinated with—or confused by various parts of human anatomy that aren't typically discussed in the classroom
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides closed captioning in English and Portuguese for ease of note taking
  • Includes a list of sources in the notes section on YouTube
Cons
  • None