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Ancient Rome’s Most Notorious Doctor Instructional VideoAncient Rome’s Most Notorious Doctor Instructional Video
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Rome’s Most Notorious Doctor

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Though less famous today than Galen of Pergamon or even Dr. Frankenstein, Andreas Vesalius is revered for his discoveries that revolutionized anatomy textbooks. A short video introduces viewers to this physician who challenged Galen's Theory of the Four Humours. The video reminds viewers that science is an ever-evolving process that should "place evidence above ego."

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CCSS: Adaptable

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anatomy, the human body, rome, ancient rome

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use to introduce a unit study of anatomy
  • Have groups research recent discoveries that have challenged traditional scientific thinking

Classroom Considerations

  • The discussion portion takes participants to an online forum

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  • The "Dig Deeper" section provides links to additional resources
  • Offers a comprehension check

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Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3

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