Instructional Video

History through the Eyes of the Potato

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Would the Industrial Revolution have been possible without the potato? Not according to Leo Bear-McGuinness's video which traces the history of this famous spud from Peru to Europe and beyond.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Flip the lesson and have class members watch the video, complete the short quiz, and research the provided links before joining in the whole-class discussion
Classroom Considerations
  • The video provides only a very brief overview of the history of the cultivation of the potato; therefore, have class groups research some of the many topics suggested by the video
Pros
  • The resource includes the short video, discussion prompts, research topics, and a short listening quiz
Cons
  • None