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This History’s Deadliest Colors instructional video also includes:
Zounds! Who'da thunk it? Colors can be deadly. Viewers learn about the dangers of white (lead), green (radium and cupric hydrogen arsenic), and orange (uranium oxide) pigments used in clothing, ceramics, and home decor.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have class members view the video, complete the comprehension check, and research some of the links before returning for a whole class discussion
- Have individuals share the video with their families and investigate possible links to the items mentioned in the video
Classroom Considerations
- The video does not disclose the source of the pigments used to produce colors in contemporary paints
Pros
- The video provides details about the medical consequences of using these deadly pigments
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- None