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Do people really take pills filled with poop? The video answers this question with a surprising "yes." It explains the illnesses fecal transplants treat, the effectiveness, and why the research is limited. It compares the procedure to current medical procedures and the reasons many people resist this particular treatment.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss fecal transplants in more depth using the listed resources plus this website
- Connect this to illnesses and injuries that urine helps treat
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a mature class to discuss the science rather than getting stuck on the grossness factor
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes closed captioning in Arabic, English, and Spanish for ELLs
- Avoids using any graphic images by using cute cartoons instead
Cons
- None