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Lesson 1 (from Prussian Blue)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss cyanide and arsenic and the connection between art and poison. A chemist created cyanide by mixing the color Prussian Blue with sulphuric acid. Paints made from arsenic and used in toys and interior decoration sickened and killed.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What was the pigment that was used to create cyanide? How were both great financial successes? Why did both become so popular--one for art and the other for killing? What is arsenic? How was arsenic used in a paint pigment? What color was created by using the arsenic-based pigment? Why was it toxic and deathly? Why is there a connection between art and poison?
Activity: Divide the students into small groups. Have each group come to a conclusion regarding why children and Napoleon died from arsenic poisoning. How was arsenic used in paint for toys? Where was the...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.3(e), 11-12.3(d), 11-12.3(e)
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