Advancements in Healthcare: From Ancient Times to Modern Day

• Health
• 9th Grade

Advancements in Healthcare: From Ancient Times to Modern Day

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to discuss important contributions made in the advancement of medicine throughout history and identify key healthcare facilities and agencies.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and provide an overview of what they will learn in this lesson.

What do you already know about the advancements in healthcare throughout history?

Contributions in the Advancement of Medicine

Discuss important contributions made in the advancement of medicine throughout history.

Provide a brief overview of key advancements in medicine throughout history, such as the discovery of antibiotics, development of surgical techniques, etc.

The Hippocratic Oath

Identify the importance of the Hippocratic Oath.

Explain the significance of the Hippocratic Oath in healthcare, emphasizing the ethical principles it upholds.

Medical Advancements in the Renaissance and Industrial Revolution

Describe significant medical advancements made during the Renaissance and Industrial Revolution.

Highlight key medical advancements during these periods, such as the discovery of the circulatory system, development of anesthesia, etc.

The Significance of Vaccinations

Discuss the significance of vaccinations.

Explain the importance of vaccinations in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and improving public health.

Hand Washing, Hygiene, and Sterilization

Explain the importance of hand washing, hygiene, and sterilization in healthcare facilities.

Discuss the role of proper hand hygiene and sterilization practices in preventing healthcare-associated infections.

Louis Pasteur's Discovery of Microbes

Identify the significance of Louis Pasteur's discovery of microbes.

Explain how Louis Pasteur's work on microbes revolutionized our understanding of infectious diseases and led to advancements in sterilization techniques.

Comparison of Medicare and Medicaid

Compare and contrast Medicare and Medicaid.

Highlight the key differences between Medicare and Medicaid, including eligibility criteria, coverage, and funding sources.

Private, Managed Care Insurance Plans

Discuss two common models of private, managed care insurance plans.

Explain the concepts of Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) as examples of private, managed care insurance plans.

Government and Volunteer Agencies in Healthcare

Identify government and volunteer agencies that provide health services.

Provide examples of government agencies (such as the CDC, FDA) and volunteer organizations (like Red Cross) that play a role in providing healthcare services.

Healthcare Facilities in the United States

List and describe various healthcare facilities found in the United States.

Discuss different types of healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and their respective roles in delivering healthcare services.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.