History of the Band-Aid

Ever wonder about the history behind this humble staple in your first aid kit?

Shared Reading:  The Boo-Boos that Changed the World by Barry Wittenstein
Watch & Learn
How adhesive bandages are made
News report from CBS news on Band-Aids
75 Years of Band-Aids (history, old packaging)

Activities:  DIY band-aid activity and/or vocabulary activity

Vocabulary:  bruise, adhesive, plaster, wince, klutziness, sterile

Comprehension Questions: 
(1) How did Johnson & Johnson come up with the name Band-Aid?
(2) What two actions did the company take to help increase Band-Aid sales after they were introduced?