History of Medicine - 14 Lessons

This bundle provides a focused exploration of significant figures and developments in the history of medicine. Designed for students studying GCSE History or those with an interest in medical history, this collection highlights key individuals and their contributions to medical science, as well as specific medical practices through different periods.

Included Lessons:

1. Renaissance Medicine RPG Game Booklet - Engage with the Renaissance period through an interactive role-playing game booklet that explores medical practices of the time.
2. Alexander Fleming - Study the groundbreaking discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming and its impact on modern medicine.
3. Elizabeth Garret Anderson - Learn about Elizabeth Garret Anderson, the first woman to qualify as a physician and surgeon in Britain.
4. Florence Nightingale - Explore the life and contributions of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing.
5. Louis Pasteur - Discover Louis Pasteur’s revolutionary work in microbiology and its influence on medical hygiene and vaccinations.
6. Marie Curie - Review Marie Curie’s pioneering research on radioactivity and its applications in medical treatments.
7. Robert Koch - Investigate Robert Koch’s identification of the causative agents of tuberculosis and cholera, which advanced medical bacteriology.
8. Persian & Islamic Medicine - Delve into the advanced medical knowledge and practices in Persian and Islamic cultures.
9. Roman Medicine & Galen - Examine the contributions of Galen to Roman medicine, particularly his theories on the human body that dominated Western medical science for centuries.
10. Trench Medicine in the First World War - Study the medical challenges and innovations that arose from the trench warfare conditions during World War I.
11. 4 Lessons on the Black Death, including the Black Death RPG Game Guide.

This bundle offers a comprehensive look at the history of medicine, emphasising the contributions of pivotal figures and the evolution of medical practices that have shaped health care today. Each lesson contains all the resources needed to start teaching the lesson.