 starter activity All the above pictures refer to questions from Section B, ‘Medicine Through Time’ that have appeared in recent years. Can you spot the period / question?

Answers 1. How much did ideas about disease change during ancient times (10,000 BC – AD 500)? (2004) 1. How much did ideas about disease change during ancient times (10,000 BC – AD 500)? (2004) 2. How important a factor has war been in the development of medicine through time? (2004) 2. How important a factor has war been in the development of medicine through time? (2004) 3.Surgeons put patients to sleep before an operation. Was this the only reason surgery in the Middle Ages and Renaissance was dangerous? (2008) 3.Surgeons put patients to sleep before an operation. Was this the only reason surgery in the Middle Ages and Renaissance was dangerous? (2008) 4. The work of key individuals was one factor in the fight against infection and disease after Choose one individual who fought infection and disease after (2008) 4. The work of key individuals was one factor in the fight against infection and disease after Choose one individual who fought infection and disease after (2008) 5. Have women played an important part in medicine through time? (2005) 5. Have women played an important part in medicine through time? (2005) 6. How important was the work of Dr Edward Jenner in the treatment of disease since 1700? (2006) 6. How important was the work of Dr Edward Jenner in the treatment of disease since 1700? (2006)

How can I revise for Section B (Medicine Through Time)? Tips on answering section B questions Plan essay questions  Aims

Five a day challenge! Remember these 5 tips for exam success

5 revision tips Complete a chart, similar to the one your teacher gives you, with key facts on the part played by individuals in medicine Complete a chart, similar to the one your teacher gives you, with key facts on the part played by individuals in medicine Create your own revision spider diagrams showing the influence of key factors on medicine, e.g. governments, religion, war, other factors (chance, technology, trade, education) Create your own revision spider diagrams showing the influence of key factors on medicine, e.g. governments, religion, war, other factors (chance, technology, trade, education) Make sure there is range and balance in your answer Make sure there is range and balance in your answer To hit level 4 you need a conclusion, answering the question or showing how one factor was more important than others To hit level 4 you need a conclusion, answering the question or showing how one factor was more important than others Allow plenty of time for Qb, it’s worth 12 marks (80% of section B) Allow plenty of time for Qb, it’s worth 12 marks (80% of section B)

Exam format Question a: ‘What does Source X tell you about …?’ (3 marks) Question a: ‘What does Source X tell you about …?’ (3 marks) Question b: the importance of an individual or a factor over time (12 marks) Question b: the importance of an individual or a factor over time (12 marks)

Your task 1. How much did ideas about disease change during ancient times (10,000 BC – AD 500)? (2004) 1. How much did ideas about disease change during ancient times (10,000 BC – AD 500)? (2004) 2. How important a factor has war been in the development of medicine through time? (2004) 2. How important a factor has war been in the development of medicine through time? (2004) 3.Surgeons put patients to sleep before an operation. Was this the only reason surgery in the Middle Ages and Renaissance was dangerous? (2008) 3.Surgeons put patients to sleep before an operation. Was this the only reason surgery in the Middle Ages and Renaissance was dangerous? (2008) 4. The work of key individuals was one factor in the fight against infection and disease after Choose one individual who fought infection and disease after (2008) 4. The work of key individuals was one factor in the fight against infection and disease after Choose one individual who fought infection and disease after (2008) 5. Have women played an important part in medicine through time? (2005) 5. Have women played an important part in medicine through time? (2005) 6. How important was the work of Dr Edward Jenner in the treatment of disease since 1700? (2006) 6. How important was the work of Dr Edward Jenner in the treatment of disease since 1700? (2006)

Plenary Plenary Can you remember the 5 tips on exam success for Section B? Can you remember the 5 tips on exam success for Section B?

5 revision tips Learn key individuals Learn key individuals Revise key factors on medicine, e.g. governments, religion, war, other factors (chance, technology, trade, education) and key themes, e.g. developments in surgery and anatomy, the treatment of disease etc. Revise key factors on medicine, e.g. governments, religion, war, other factors (chance, technology, trade, education) and key themes, e.g. developments in surgery and anatomy, the treatment of disease etc. Make sure there is range and balance in your answer Make sure there is range and balance in your answer Reach a conclusion Reach a conclusion Allow plenty of time Allow plenty of time