Moustache

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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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/moustache

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 primary composition?Keratin, a structural protein also found in hair and nails
2. What is the ancient depictions?Found on artifacts from civilizations including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Persia
3. Why did people in ancient times grow moustaches?In ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Persia, moustaches were worn to show status, authority, or warrior strength.
4. How did moustaches become popular in the Victorian era?During the Victorian era, many styles like the handlebar and walrus were popular, and people grew them to look respectable and show social standing.

Follicle: A small, tube-like structure in the skin from which hair grows.
Keratin: A tough, fibrous protein that is the main component of hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.
Movember: An annual global event where participants grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues.
Aesthetic: Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; a set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty.