Medical Innovations and Advances during World War One - Medicine Through Time - British Sector

This reading comprehension task deal with the significant advancements in medical science that played a crucial role in improving the survival rates and post-war rehabilitation of wounded soldiers.

Medical Innovations and Advances during World War One - Medicine Through Time - British Sector - Paper 1

This task is linked to the British Sector Paper 1 of Medicine Through Time. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate slideshow), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource.

Resources included:

• Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions
• Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers

Key knowledge covered:

• the Thomas Splint
• X-ray machines
• Development of facemasks
• Dr. Harvey Cushing and brain surgery