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This How the Band-Aid® Was Invented instructional video also includes:
One day, Earle Dixon decided to cut a piece of a sterile gauze and tape it to his wife's finger. Hence, the Band-Aid® we know today. Learn more about the ubiquitous invention with an informative video and accompanying discussion questions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have leaners explore the timeline of the Band-Aid®, after viewing the video, listed in the Dig Deeper section of the link
- Show various advertising strategies and commercials Band-aid® has released over time
Classroom Considerations
- You might want to flip the lesson and have learners view the video outside of class, saving class time for discussion and further exploration of the topic
Pros
- Shows a creative step-by-step process to making a paper Band-aid
Cons
- Video is very brief