Analyzing Connections in The Plague
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Learning Objective
I can analyze how a text makes connections among individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Why plague doctors wore beaked masks
TED-Ed
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The plague doctor's iconic outfit, featuring a beaked mask, was most commonly used during the 17th and early 18th centuries in parts of Italy and France.
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The beak of the plague doctor's mask was filled with a combination of herbs and compounds like cinnamon and pepper, intended to ward off poisoned air known as miasma.
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Plague doctors practiced now-outdated medical procedures such as bloodletting, cupping, and cautery in attempts to treat plague symptoms.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“The video draws a connection between the plague doctors of the 17th century and modern medical professionals. Explain this connection, and describe one key difference between how each group approached/approaches combating disease.”
Teacher Guide
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