Barber

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/barber

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical medical practice?Barber surgeons historically performed minor surgical procedures, tooth extractions, and bloodletting
2. Why did barbers do surgery in the past?In ancient times, barbers were also doctors. They performed things like bloodletting, tooth removal, and small surgeries.
3. What does the red and white striped pole mean?The pole shows the old medical work of barbers. The red stands for blood and the white for bandages.

Phlebotomy: The practice of drawing blood, historically performed by barber surgeons for medical reasons.
Civic Engagement: Active participation of citizens in the life of their community and society.
Aesthetic Refinement: The process of improving or perfecting one's appearance through careful styling and grooming.