Mushroom Fiber Coffins Are an Eco-Friendly Alternative

• This video presents mushroom fiber coffins as a sustainable alternative to traditional coffins. 
• Students learn about mycelium, mushroom coffins, and why they are more suitable for the environment. 

Positives

• It explains the concept simply and is easy to understand.
• Engaging visuals accompany this video.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should know about mushrooms.
• Students should know that many bodies, especially in the West, are injected with chemicals like formaldehyde and glycerin for preservation.
• The video contains text, but no audio narration.

Differentiation

• English or art students could watch this video when discussing the theme of death in literature or art.
• Science teachers could use this video to introduce the chemistry of body decomposition or the role of fungi as decomposers.
• Teachers could use this video to explain the circle of life (humans feed on mushrooms and mushrooms are aiding human body decomposition).

This resource addresses the listed standards. To fully meet standards, search for more related resources.