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A Brief History of Cannibalism Instructional VideoA Brief History of Cannibalism Instructional Video
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9th - Higher Ed
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A Brief History of Cannibalism

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A short video traces the practice of cannibalism through history and across cultures. Viewers may be shocked to learn the extend to which it is practiced today, even in the United States.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

cannibalism, medicine, the history of medicine, christopher columbus, indigenous people

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Include in a unit about westward expansion and a lesson about the Donner Party

Classroom Considerations

  • Preview the video and the suggested links to determine if appropriate for your classes

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  • Offers cultural contexts for some of the practices

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  • None

Common Core

CCRA.SL.3

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