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Dim Mak: Dr. Kelly's Osteopathic Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Dim Mak gives a brief history and definition of osteopathic medicine.
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Science Museum, London

Science Museum: Brought to Life: Hippocratic Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of Hippocratic medicine.
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US National Archives

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library: History of Hoover Ball

For Students 5th - 8th
Herbert Hoover had a creative way to stay fit while president - Hoover-Ball. All that was needed was a medicine ball and net. Hoover played rain or shine every day except Sundays. Read the following history of the game and directions....
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Key Accomplishments, Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the major discoveries related to DNA from 1865 until 1991. Pictures of the responsible reponsibile for these key accomplishments are included as well.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: The Marsh Test

For Students 9th - 10th
The Marsh Test, developed in 1832, was designed to detect poison in drinks. A short history of this test is provided along with photo of the test apparatus.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Key Accomplishments, Radiology

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of radiology is featured from 1901 until 2003. Succinct paragraphs cover the highlights of each discvery.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Key Accomplishments, Toxicology

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of toxicology is discussed from 1702 through 1966. Explanations of major discoveries are brief and to the point.
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History of Science Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for a group dedicated to understanding science, technology, medicine, and their interactions with society in their historical context.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Asclepius

For Students 9th - 10th
Asclepius, the god of healing and medicine, was the personification of the ideal doctor. He even had the power to raise the dead. Zeus feared his power; read to find out what he did to Asclepius.
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Royal Botanic Gardens

Plant Cultures: Opium Poppy

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the history, spiritual uses, and medicinal properties of opium in the comprehensive resource.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: History of Horticulture: Medicinal Birch Fungus

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a peek at medical practices of the Ice Man in this picture of a plant fungus attached to a leather strap.
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Revista Eletronica: Grecia Antiga (In Portuguese)

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive collection of digital artifacts and articles on Greek culture from antiquity to modernity. Many aspects of Greece's development, from philosophy, mathematics, writings, medicine to language, are covered. Check out "Quid...
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4000 Years of Women in Science

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that celebrates the place of women in scientific research since history began.
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Read Works

Read Works: Old Time Operations

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text and timeline about ancient dentistry and surgeries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Lava Beds National Monument

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Lava Beds National Monument finds its home in northeastern California. National Park Services provides an excellent overview filled with details to the rich history, culture, artwork and more.
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Able Media

The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Technical but fascinating Classics Technology Center site gives evidence from papyri, art, and burial remains about the medical abilities and advancements of ancient Egypt. Includes reports of polio and tuberculosis.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Soldiers in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what life was like for soldiers during the Civil War.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Elizabeth Blackwell

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910 CE), the first woman doctor in the United States.
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University of Virginia

The Surgery of Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustrated article dicusses an exhibition on the surgical instruments used by the Roman during ancient times.
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Infectious Diseases: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive timeline of important events in medical technology history. Click on an event to read more about a notable event or famous person who studied medicine. Includes a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
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Lenape Lifeways: About the Lenapes

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed site providing lots of information about the Lenapes. Topics covered include where they lived, their communities, work, tools, shelter, clothing, food, transportation, pastimes and entertainment, medicine and health, beliefs,...
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Mises Institute: The Last Indian War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This passionate essay provides an informative history of the battles between Northwest Indians and the US in the 1960s over fishing rights and broken treaties.
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US National Archives

Herbert Hoover Library: The Eagle and the Dragon

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of China: their beliefs, arts, philosophies, medicine, and political evolution.
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Horshoe Crabs and Human Use

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-written review of the link between Horseshoe Crabs and humans through history. Includes timelines of milestone events.

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