Ancient Greek Medicine Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will explore how ancient Greek medicine developed from religious beliefs about divine punishment into an early scientific discipline based on observation and logical reasoning. They will examine the contributions of key physicians such as Hippocrates and Galen, investigate unusual treatments like bloodletting and trepanation, and consider why superstition and religion continued to play a part in Greek healing practices. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.
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Option 1: Reading
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the questions by reading the webpage below:
Option 2: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.
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Extension activities
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