Wednesday 3 December 2014

THE HERO RATS...and the importance of smell

This video is a must!! HeroRATs are saving lives, sniffing out dangers such as landmines and disease. They are true heroes, working hand-in-hand with humans to create safer communities and a better world. A fully-trained HeroRAT can identify landmines quickly and efficiently, or can sniff out deadly pulmonary tuberculosis faster than traditional laboratory microscopy.
In short, HeroRATs provide a simple, innovative solution to some of the complex global problems facing humankind today. By working together, they can save even more lives and limbs. Click here to visit their website.
Watch the video below and see how they work...


Click here to access the activity: Try to explain the meaning of the following words and expressions in the context of the documentary. Then you can check your answers by reading the summary of the tapescript on the second page.

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