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Out and About: The History of Medicine Lesson PlanOut and About: The History of Medicine Lesson Plan
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Out and About: The History of Medicine

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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 medical advancements.

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field trips, current events, the history of medicine

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4th - 12th
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Science
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