The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Where Do Medicines Come From?
Watch the story of Ellie, a girl who feel ill, falls asleep, and dreams about how medicine is made. Her slumber journey takes her from her doctor's office to the scientists who discover new medicines. A follow-up sequencing activity is...
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Medicines to Treat Disease
A series of slide show presentations about the treatment of infectious disease. Each focuses on one aspect of fighting bacteria. Also included are interactive animations illustrating body functions and how medicines work.
Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Medicine: Science Is of Two Kinds
In this article, the contributions of the Islamic world to our knowledge of medicine are discussed.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1905 Presentation Speech
This site from the Nobel e-Museum contains a speech, originally given in 1905, in which Count K.A.H. Morner praises Robert Koch for his contribution to the world of medicine and awards Koch with the Nobel Prize.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Changing the Face of Medicine: Women Physicians
Online exhibition that features the accomplishments of women doctors, many who have changed the face of medicine and served as role models for women today. Includes learning activities, games, and lesson plans showing how the human body...
Purdue University
Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Index
A comprehensive index of aromatic and medicinal plants with several bibliographical sources for each plant.
Other
University of Cairo: Medicine in Old Egypt
Details evidence from the Smith papyrus and the Ebers papyrus in order to provide an idea of the knowledge of medicine, anatomy, and physiology of the ancient Egyptians.
Vassar College
1896: Popular Medicine
A very interesting look at popular medicine in the late 19th century. Read about home remedies, door-to-door patent-medicine salesmen, painkillers, and advertisements for such remedies. Find links to political cartoons related to popular...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear medicine offers a look into the body that x-rays can't show. The nuclear medicine technologist is responsible for admininistering the the various tests that are afforded by nuclear medicine. The technologist can also be the one...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Nuclear Medicine Technologists
This site gives details of the job of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Includes Nature of the Work, Working Conditions, Job Outlook, Earnings, and Related Occupations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biotechnology and Medicine
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Informational text and video clips about biotechnology and medicine. After reading the text, review the key vocabulary terms and answer review questions.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1904
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read about Ivan Petrovich Pavlov (1849-1936 CE) who earned the 1904 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his "Work on the physiology of digestion." This website is organized into the following...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1930
The Nobel Foundation provides this site about Karl Landsteiner, a scientist who received the 1930 Nobel Prize in Medicine "for his discovery of human blood groups." This website includes both primary texts and secondary resources and an...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1919
Read about Jules Bordet, the scientist awarded with the 1919 Nobel Prize in Medicine "for his discoveries relating to immunity." Site by the Nobel E-Museum.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1933
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read about Thomas Hunt Morgan, the scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine "for his discoveries concerning the role played by the chromosome in heredity." This website is organized...
Other
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Winners 2008 1901
A list of the Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine (updated yearly). Click on the names for more information.
Other
Society of Nuclear Medicine: Career Info
Career information for Nuclear Medicine Physicians, Technologists, and Pharmacists.
Scholastic
Scholastic: All About Medicine
This instructional activity will define over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and prescription medicines and the similarities and differences between them. This instructional activity will also introduce the OTC Drug Facts label and discuss...
National Institutes of Health
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine
This site is the home page of a professional organization of physicians and other healthcare providers who specialize in complementary and alternative medicinal practices.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Medicine in the Americas
digital library project that makes freely available original works demonstrating the evolution of American medicine from colonial frontier outposts of the 17th century to research hospitals of the 20th century.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Medicine Leaf Man
In this lesson, students are introduced to Mississippian medicine men through a PowerPoint presentation. Leaf Man by Louis Elhert (not provided) is read and discussed. Students create their own medicine leaf men from leaves of trees that...
Native American Art and Technology
Native Tech: Mi'kmaq (Micmac) Medicines, Foods, and Teas
Pictures of the various plants the Micmacs used for food and medicinal purposes. Click on the name of the plant to see a picture and a description of its use.
Able Media
The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Greece
Impressive Classics Technology Center site lists the achievements of the ancient Greeks in medicine from the time of Homer up to Hippocrates and the plague of Athens during the Peloponnesian war. Gives evidence from ancient texts.
Other
Society of Nuclear Medicine: What Is Nuclear Medicine?
A good description of Nuclear Medicine from the Society of Nuclear Medicine. This site includes a PDF file brochure about nuclear medicine, its uses, history, and fast facts.
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