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Out and About: The History of Medicine

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the history of medicine. In this medicine lesson, students may visit the Thackray Medical Museum, the Old Operating Theatre, or the Edward Jenner Museum in Britain online or in-person to discover details about...
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Phineas Gage: “Medicine: Then and Now” Pre-Reading Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What did medicine look like a hundred years ago? Two hundred years ago? Invite small groups to conduct research on the history of a chosen medical advancement before reading Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science....
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NPR

The History of America’s Weed Laws

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
To understand the laws regarding marijuana use in the United States, you can go all the way back to the 1800's to learn about farming hemp, or you can go back to 2018 when California became the sixth state to legalize recreational...
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Organizer
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Medicine in the Middle Ages 1100- 1400

For Students 7th - 12th
For this history of medicine worksheet, students explore details about doctors, illnesses, hospitals, and treatments during the Middle Ages.
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PPT
World of Teaching

Black History Month 2008

For Teachers 8th - 10th
A list of prominent African-Americans and their accomplishments makes up this presentation on Black History Month. Leaders in sports, the arts, science, and entertaining will help viewers connect with the voluminous contributions of the...
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Sail Through History: American West and History of Medicine

For Students 5th - 6th
In these reading strategies worksheets, students learn reading hints, tips and the S.A.I.L. reading strategy. Students use the methods to learn about American history and the history of medicine.
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Mandalas: Geometric Link between Medicine and Histor

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore Mandalas. They observe a PowerPoint presentation explaining the history of Mandalas and the Aztecs of Mexico. Students discover the connections between geometry, medicine, and ancient history. They describe the geometric...
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PPT
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How did Life in Egypt affect Medicine: Ancient Medicine

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Connect ancient Egyptian life ways affected their medical practices. Each side presents several facts connecting economy, skilled workers, trade, writing, farming, and religion to ancient medicine. This is a very interesting presentation...
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Medicine Through Time Giant Crossword

For Students 5th - 6th
For this recognizing the history of medicine crossword worksheet, students use the across and down clues to review medicine, diseases, and people through time. Students write 31 answers.
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Then and Now: Public Health from 1900 to Today

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Throughout the 20th Century, the world has become a healthier place. By examining the public-health issues and diseases doctors faced during the 1900's, students will compare and contrast life from today vs. life in the 1900's. Their...
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Medicine: Then and Now

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read ancient Greek texts to explore ancient healing practices and compare them to modern-day medicine. They conduct research into modern first-aid practices, using a standard medical reference.
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Soldiers' experiences with medicine and hospitals in the Civil War

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore medicine and hospitals during Civil War using primary sources.
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Medical Explorer: The Big Idea

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Read informational text which relays how medical care differs around the globe and throughout history. There are three separate lessons, each focused on a particular case study, regional medical availability, and cultural norms. Learners...
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Vesalius Pare

For Students 7th - 8th
In this history of medicine worksheet, students read the events and accomplishments in the 10 boxes. Students match each accomplishment to the correct man, Ambroise pare or Andreas Vesalius.
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Medicine through Time Word Search

For Students 7th - 12th
In this medicine terminology word search worksheet, students locate and circle 12 significant terms pertaining to the history of medicine. No word bank is provided.
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Medicine Anagram

For Students 5th - 6th
In this anagram worksheet, students rearrange the letters in the phrases to create words that relate to the history of medicine. Students write the 14 words into the 3 categories.
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Center for History Education

Civil War Weaponry and Medicine: A Disastrous Mismatch

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Ironically, science was the reason why the Civil War was so deadly. Despite the use of medical practices now considered barbaric—such as conducting surgery with bare, dirty hands—developments in weaponry meant that more men died on and...
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PPT
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History of Biotechnology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Ancient, classical, and modern methods of biotechnological methods are introduced in this science PowerPoint. Students should be interested to see how advanced people have been through the ages in adapting their methods to procure...
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Medicine Boy Scout Merit Badge Workbook

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Boy Scout merit badge workbook, students complete 7 pages of multiple step, short answer questions about the study of medicine. They investigate the history of medicine, health care roles, and describe medical specialties.
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Does Mother Nature Know Best?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Investigate herbal medicine in the science or health classroom with this activity from the New York Times. After a discussion about class members beliefs about and experiences with herbal medicines, pupils read an article that might...
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Worksheet
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Medieval Medicine

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the terms that are related to medieval medicine and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Worksheet
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Middle Ages Medicine Word Search

For Students 6th - 7th
In this history of medicine worksheet, students read the 15 words related to the history of medicine and medicine in the Middle Ages. Students locate the words in the word search.
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Medicine, Technology and Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast traditional Chinese and contemporary Western approaches to medicine. They bring a rational and scientific approach to the evaluation of alternative medicines. They study acupuncture from a Chinese and...
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Exploring the History of Oil

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate oil's changing role in human history. They view a PBS documentary, conduct Internet research, complete a research matrix, and write an essay on whether they support an expansion of oil drilling in the Arctic...

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