1: Mayo Clinic

2: Guide Creation Information

Guide Author

Terri Haakenson and Joyce Baumann

District

ROCORI

Date Created

September 23, 2011

Guide Description

This guide gives primary sources for the founders of the Mayo Clinic and the development of the clinic and hospital into one of the premiere medical institutions in the country. This guide is written for third grade, but would enhance 6th Minnesota History instruction

3: Guide Characteristics

Title of Main Academic Standard used in Guide

Minnesota DRAFT K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies, April 29, 2011

Grade Level

3

Learning Level

Introductory

National Holiday/Special Occasion (optional)

Source Format Emphasized

photographs

Geographic Region Emphasized (optional)

Minnesota

Other Minnesota Reflections Guide(s) Related to this Guide (optional)

4 - Standard Emphasized in Guide

Standard Title

Minnesota DRAFT K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies, April 29, 2011

Category

U.S. History (specific to Minnesota)

Strand

U.S./World History

Sub-strand

People, Culture, and Change Over Time

Standard

People Make History

Benchmark 1: standard number

3.1.2.2.1

Benchmark 1: text

Identify examples of individuals or groups who influenced US and World History: explain how their actions helped change the world around them.

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5: Another Standard Emphasized in Guide (optional)

Standard Title

Minnesota Academic Standards English Language Arts K-12 2010

Category

Strand

Writing

Sub-strand

Text Types and Purposes

Standard

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Benchmark 1: standard number

3.6.2.2

Benchmark 1: text

Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information. Provide a concluding statement or section.

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6: Additional Standards and/or Skills (reading, math, media literacy, interdisciplinary)

Reading: standard number

6.5.7.7

Reading: standard text

Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

Math: standard number

Math: standard text

Media Literacy: standard number

6.9.2.2

Media Literacy: standard text

Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Interdisciplinary Connection

Science

Minnesota Reflections Resources

7 - Search Strategy

Things to Think About

Three "Mayos" were involved in the founding of the Mayo Clinic: Dr. William Worrall Mayo was joined by his sons, Dr. Charles Horace Mayo and Dr. William James Mayo.

Keywords

Mayo, St. Marys Hospital, Rochester,

Other ideas (to assist with discovery)

Challenges to finding resources on this standard

8 - Minnesota Reflections Top Picks

Title

Date created

Description

Format (photo, map, letter …)

"Cite the Item" link

Mayo Clinic 1914 Building

1914

A picture of the Mayo Clinic building.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/556

Construction of the Mayo Clinic 1914 Building

1914

Early stages of construction of the Mayo Clinic in 1914

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/557

Dr. William Worrall Mayo

3-16-1904

Dr. William Worrall Mayo is one of the founders of the Mayo Clinic. Here he is pictured with a horse a buggy.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/582

Dr. William W. Mayo, Dr. William J. Mayo and Dr. Charles H. Mayo

1904-1908

The founders of the Mayo Clinic are photographed together.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/584

Dr. William Worrall Mayo

1897

The "father" of the Mayo Clinic in a formal portrait.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/585

Louise (Wright) Mayo

1891-1900

This is a portrait of the wife of Dr. William Worrall Mayo

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/586

The Cook Block

1890-1910

A picture of a building that was the earliest home of the Mayo Clinic

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/594

Dr. W.J. Mayo performing surgery

1914

A picture of Dr. W.J. Mayo during surgery. Note the minimal technology in the operating room.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/656

Construction of the 1914 building.

1913-14

Construction of the 1914 Mayo Clinic

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/659

Mayo Clinic 1914 Building

1914

The completed 1914 Mayo Clinic building

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/661

Saint Marys Hospital

1918

The partner hospital of the Mayo Clinic is pictured in this photo.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/662

Saint Marys Hospital

1889

A picture of a 10 bed patient room at St. Marys Hospital. This Catholic Hospital partnered with the Mayo Clinic to provide patient care. Look at the furnishings in the room. Are they impressive for the times?

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/663

Saint Marys Hospital

1909

A picture of the partner hospital of the Mayo Clinic. The hospital has had several additions due to patient demand.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/666

Saint Marys Hospital operating room

1910-1915

A detailed picture of an operating room at St. Marys Hospital, the partner hospital of the Mayo Clinic.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/668

Patient room at Saint Marys Hospital

1903

A picture of a patient room at St. Marys hospital, the partner hospital of the Mayo Clinic. Note the elaborate furnishings in the room compared to patient rooms of today.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/670

Lucy Gray at Saint Marys Hospital

1898-07

A picture of a patient at St. Marys Hospital. She has traveled from quite a distance to receive care at the clinic, something that is typical today. Note the furnishings of the room.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/672

Lobby of Mayo Clinic 1914 Building

1914-1920

A picture of the waiting room of the Mayo Clinic. Look at the number of chairs in the waiting room. The clinic obviously served many patients.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/736

Presidential Citation Plaque

1934

This presidential citation acknowledges the tremendous contribution to society by the Mayo brothers.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/olms/id/788

An operation at Minneapolis City Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota

1904

This picture shows a doctor from Mayo performing a surgery at Minneapolis City Hospital. Doctors from the Mayo shared their expertise with other physicians.

still image

http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/hcm/id/163

9 - Specific Minnesota Reflections Collection(s) to Consider (optional)

Olmstead Country Historical Society

10 - Helpful Tips (optional)

11 - Ideas for Lesson Plans Using this Guide (optional)

Students write a history of the Mayo Clinic based on multiple sources.

Students create a PowerPoint presentation using Minnesota Reflections resources.

Students compare/contrast medical care received at the Mayo Clinic with that received through traditional family practice physicians working in rural areas.

Students create a list of contributions to the medical profession by the Mayo family and the clinic.

12 - Other Online Collections that Help Teach this Standard (optional)

Mayo Clinic Website: History and photographs from the Mayo clinic.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/history/

Mayo Clinic Website: History and photographs from St. Marys Hospital

http://www.mayoclinic.org/saintmaryshospital/smhhistory.html