Medicine through the ages

The British Army's medical care (1854-1982)

Synopsis

This lesson provides an engaging context for students to learn about the way in which major developments in medicine have affected society. The lesson focuses on the ways in which conflicts throughout the 19th and 20th centuries have stimulated key medical developments and have led to changes in the way in which the British Army provides medical care for its troops.

MOD Topic

The British Army's medical care (1854-1982)

Curriculum Checklist

N/A

Curriculum Links

• Science
• Citizenship

Prior Knowledge

No prior knowledge required

Learning Outcomes

Lower ability students will:

• Have a basic understanding of some of the key medical advances made during the 19th and 20th centuries.
• Understand that many medical advances have been made as a result of conflicts.
• Understand that the medical care provided by the British Amy changed between 1854 and 1982.
• Appreciate the high standard of medical care required and delivered today by members of the British Armed Forces.

Average ability students will:

• Understand some of the key medical advances made during 19th and 20th centuries.
• Understand that many medical advances have been made as a result of conflicts.
• Understand the ways in which the medical care provided by the British Army changed between 1854 and 1982.
• Appreciate the high standard of medical care required and delivered today by members of the British Armed Forces.

Higher ability students will:

• Have a good understanding of some of the key medical advances made during the 19th and 20th centuries.
• Fully understand that many medical advances have been made as a result of conflicts.
• Fully understand the ways in which the medical care provided by the British Army changed between 1854 and 1982.
• Appreciate the high standard of medical care required and delivered today by members of the British Armed Forces.

Lesson code

H4