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