What were the significant breakthroughs in medicine in the nineteenth century? PART I (p. 90 - 93)

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Statement of Inquiry: 

The health of communities requiers effective governance and the development of welfare systems. 

Key Concept: Systems

Related Concepts: Governance

Global Context: Fairness and development

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Read the text about the Englishtenment - Scientific Revolution on p. 90 

On the next slide, answer the question. 

In about 100 words, describe what the period of Enlightement ment for the development of medicine and healthcare.

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Watch the following video about the history of the microscope.

On the next slide, answer the questions. 

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In about 100 words, describe the development of the microscope by giving examples from the video.

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Read the text The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on p. 90

Also, check out the word cloud (Figure 5.10) 

On the next slide, answer the question. 

Check out the following statement:
"The Industrial Revolution was not beneficial for progress in healthcare and medicine".
Give two arguments in favor of this statement and two arguments against this statement.

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The Industrial Revolution fostered scientific research. 

Pick one of the following inventions:

• Multi-Lens Microscope - Joseph Jackson Lister
• Kymograph - Carl Ludwig
• X-rays - Wilhelm Röntgen
• Electrocardiograph - Willem Einthoven

Research your chosen invention online and describe on the next slide the relation between medical progress and scientific discovery by using examples from your chosen invention. 

In about 100 words, describe the relation between medical progress and scientific discovery during the Industrial Revolution by using examples from your chosen invention.

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Read the text The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on p. 91 and p. 92

On the next slide, drag the examples to the right factor that played a role on medical progress during the Industrial Revolution. 

Micro-organisms and disease 

Transport & communications

Warfare 

Nationalism

Knowledge about human body

new techniques on serious wounds

dye that killed bacteria

study of the digestive system

faster travel time for doctors 

rivalry between scientists for discovery

Gray's Anatomy

Improvements in hygiene and nursing

improvement in materials (glass)

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Read the text Vaccinations - Smallpox on p. 92 

Also, Check out Figure 5.13 

Watch the video about Vaccinatons and the Smallpox and answer the question. 

In about 50 words, describe what role Edward Jenner, Sarah Nelmes, Blossom the cow and James Phipps play in the discovery of the vaccination to the smallpox disease.

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Read the text Women in Medicine on p. 93

Also check out Figure 5.14 

Answer the question on the next slide 

Formulate a research question about the impact of one woman in the field of medicine in the 19th century. You can choose one of the women being mentioned in the text, or look online for others examples. Make sure that your question is specific and measurable.