Mycelium technology has applications in many industries including packaging, food, clothing, wearables, and construction.
The video highlights popular brands that are using this technology like Adidas and Lululemon.
The way the speaker explains is very exciting and entertaining.
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There are two ads at the beginning of the video.
There is a promotion for the sponsor, Curiosity Stream, embedded part-way through the video from 7:11 to 8:05.
Differentiation
Teachers may want to periodically pause the video to make sure students have time to understand each section.
Economics classes could use this resource to discuss how new technologies can have cost-effective production and save industries money.
Science and engineering teachers could challenge students to evaluate this technology and compare it with other plant-based plastic alternatives.
Students could choose one of the industries mentioned in the video and research how mycelium is being used in that sector today.
Cross-curricular connections can be made with chemistry by comparing the molecular structure of synthetic polymers with natural polymers like those found in mycelium.
Other resources on this topic include this video on the harms of plastic pollution, this resource about material production, and this community action project that offers a solution to the use of plastic bags.
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