Healing Oswald: A Journey into Medieval Medicine
Grade Level: 6–12
Duration: 60 minutes
Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels: Applying, Analyzing, and Evaluating
 
Description:
Dive into the captivating world of medieval medicine with this interactive and hands-on simulation! Students will travel back to Medieval England to try to save Oswald, a fictional patient suffering from a mysterious illness. They will visit three medieval healers, solve engaging puzzles, and explore historical medical practices to determine a cure. Afterward, students will compare these techniques to modern medical practices, fostering critical thinking and real-world connections.
 
What’s Included:
History Cat article: “Healing, Hurts, and Humors: The Curious World of Medieval Medicine” in a printable and online format for classroom use.
Simulation activity: Includes an online game: Healing Oswald Medical Chart and a printable chart for students to document their findings as they work through the simulation.
Read & Reflect questions: Encourages students to engage with the article and deepen their understanding of the content.
Printable worksheets: Features Guided Reading Notes, structured questions, and activities related to the simulation.
Answer keys: Provided for all worksheets and activities to streamline feedback.
Teacher’s guide: Step-by-step instructional support with adaptations for diverse learners.
 
Skills Developed:
Problem-solving through interactive simulations.
Analyzing the historical context of medical practices.
Comparing and evaluating medieval and modern medicine.
Documenting findings and reflecting on historical techniques.
 
Perfect For:
Middle and high school history or science classes.
Cross-curricular lessons linking history, biology, and cultural studies.
Students interested in the evolution of medical practices and their societal impacts.
 
Engage your students with Healing Oswald: A Journey into Medieval Medicine! This dynamic activity blends history, science, and problem-solving to offer a memorable learning experience that will leave students curious and inspired.