



This is the third lesson in the Edexcel GCSE History: Medicine Through Time – Medieval Medicine topic, designed to cover approximately 3 hours of teaching (a double lesson). The lesson can easily be split into two separate sessions if needed.
The lesson explores:
Caring for the Sick – The different people and institutions responsible for caring for the sick in medieval England, including hospitals, the Church, physicians and women.
The Black Death (1348–1349) – What the Black Death was, how it spread across England and the devastating impact it had on medieval society.
Historical Source Activity – An engaging activity that encourages students to investigate historical sources and develop their source analysis skills while exploring medieval beliefs and responses to the Black Death.
What’s included with your purchase?
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Two PowerPoints – A teacher version and a student version.
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Detailed Teacher Dialogue Sheets – Included in the teacher PowerPoint, providing explanations, additional historical knowledge and teaching guidance. Perfect for teachers who have never taught the topic before or would like extra support.
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Student-Friendly PowerPoint – Includes a ‘Wish You Were Here’ catch-up slide with questions to help absent students understand the key content they have missed. Ideal for sending home or supporting independent learning.
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Starter Sheet – A ready-to-use starter activity to help students settle quickly and begin engaging with the lesson.
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Homework Sheet – A take-home resource for students to complete independently, helping to reinforce and consolidate their learning.
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Fully Editable Resources – All activities, worksheets and resources have been custom-made in PowerPoint, meaning you can easily adapt them to suit your classes.
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Creative and Engaging Slides – Visually appealing PowerPoints, clear instructions and a variety of activities designed to keep students interested and engaged throughout the lesson.
Edexcel GCSE Specification Focused – Content designed specifically around the Edexcel Medicine Through Time specification.
As an Edexcel GCSE History teacher myself, I have created, taught and used these resources with my own students. Every lesson has been designed with real classroom experience in mind, ensuring the content is accessible, engaging and easy to deliver.
Whether you’re teaching Medieval Medicine for the first time, looking to refresh your existing lessons or simply hoping to save planning time, this resource provides everything you need to deliver a well-structured and engaging lesson exploring the Black Death and medical care in medieval England.
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