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."

Concepts

anatomy, the human body, rome, ancient rome

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Additional Tags

science

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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
  

Pros

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

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3