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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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Spread of Disease

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discover facts about the human body. In this diseases lesson, 7th graders understand different kinds of diseases, how disease spreads, how diseases have changed and preventative medicines. Students debate different views...
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Middle Ages Medicine Word Search

For Students 6th - 7th
In this history of medicine worksheet, learners 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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Civil War Weaponry and Medicine: A Disastrous Mismatch

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the problems with battlefield surgery and factors in successful operations. They evaluate the methods of field surgery concerning communicable diseases and infections. Students analyze period photographs to reach...
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Traditional Remedies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover alternative medicines from around the globe.  In this world culture lesson, students read text from Africa, Ireland, Tibet and Tanzania discussing known remedies to diseases.  Students discuss with each other their...
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Islamic Scientific Contributions to Civilization

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore several well documented artistic and scientific accomplishments that were discovered or perfected during The Golden Age of Islam. They are staff writers of a magazine who create a feature article about a topic...
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The Scientific Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scientists participate in studying how new scientific advances have changed the world. They explain how astronomers have changed the way people view the universe, summarize the advances that were made in chemistry and medicine, and...
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Design a Colonial Garden

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore botany by completing an art design activity in class. In this gardening history instructional activity, students identify the plants and crops utilized in the Colonial era for both food and medicine. Students utilize...
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Scientific Themes in Personal Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Humans can be tested for the presence of the BRCA gene, whose presence is an indicator that they have a greater chance of acquiring breast cancer than someone without the gene. Viewers have an opportunity to explore how genes and...
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The Alternative Fix

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the history of the government's involvement in medicine. They examine the popularity of alternative medicine in today's society and the dangers that some alternative medicines may pose. Students research the...
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National First Ladies' Library

A Blessing in Disguise

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars study the history of polio as well as a history of modern medicine, the history of alternative medicine and the role of the scientific method in each of these histories. They review the scientific method and research...
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Prehistoric People's Health

For Students 5th - 6th
In this history of medicine learning exercise, students read the statements about prehistoric health. Students write true or false for the statements and use evidence to support the statements.
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Technology and Medicine

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars watch a video and continue with research of Ancient Rome and the quest for knowledge. They form expert groups to study one aspect of life in Ancient Rome and share with the rest of the class.
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Egypt's golden Empire

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore many of the key scientific and technological contributions made by the ancient Egyptians. Researched data is presented to the entire group.
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Captain Lewis and his Medicine Bag

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore medical practices of the early 1800's that were used on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. For this lesson plan, students compare and contrast medical practices, create a list of medical needs for a modern trip and...
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Civil War Medicine

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders design and create a poster, advertising for recruitment of doctors and nurses to serve in the war. Students create a historical newspaper front page, from the time period, which details the awarding of the Medal of Honor...
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Painted Lodges

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore lodge construction as a representation of culture. In this cultural diversity and Native American history lesson plan, students listen to a narrative explaining the origin of Native American painted lodges. Students...
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Prescription Drug Ads

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Bayer Pharmaceuticals sold heroin as a cough medicine in the 1900s ... who knew? Scholars discover this, and other interesting facts, when they use the resource to prepare for a class discussion or debate. They browse videos, readers'...
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Robert Boyle and Medical Reform in the 17th Century

For Teachers 7th - 11th Standards
Introduce pupils to the work of Robert Boyle and his influence on medical practice through a series of informational texts and discussion questions.
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Medieval Top Trumps

For Teachers 7th - 9th
I believe this resource is a type of game called top trumps one can assume that pupils must choose which medically trained individual they'd most like to receive treatment from in medieval Europe. Each of the eight options: mother,...
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The Rise of Islam

For Students 5th - 6th
For this Islamic medicine worksheet, students read about the rise of Islam and the history of medicine within the culture. Students read 5 passages.
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Rain Forests

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate claims of medicinal plants found in the rain forest. In this research skills lesson, students examine the validity of Internet sources as they visit websites in search of information about rain forest plants that are...
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Northwest Indian Masks

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the cultural importance of Native American masks. In this indigenous cultures lesson, students are first introduced to the tribal groups of the Northwest and how they used masks for medicine, religion, and entertainment....
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Why Does Evolution Matter Now?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how natural selection creates antibiotic-resistant bacteria, recognize applications of evolutionary principles for medicine, agriculture, and conservation, and discuss how science contributes to decisions in context of...

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