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Curated OER

How did Life in Egypt affect Medicine: Ancient Medicine

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Connect ancient Egyptian life ways affected their medical practices. Each side presents several facts connecting economy, skilled workers, trade, writing, farming, and religion to ancient medicine. This is a very interesting presentation...
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Other

University of Cairo: Medicine in Old Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Details evidence from the Smith papyrus and the Ebers papyrus in order to provide an idea of the knowledge of medicine, anatomy, and physiology of the ancient Egyptians.
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Handout
Other

Amigos De La Egiptologia: Medicina

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-illustrated web page explains some of the medical practices of the ancient Egyptians.
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Website
Andre Dollinger

Ancient Egypt: Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Details many medical innovations practiced by ancient Egyptians. Includes information on the art of the healers, as well as how common diseases and illnesses were treated.
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Handout
Able Media

The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Technical but fascinating Classics Technology Center site gives evidence from papyri, art, and burial remains about the medical abilities and advancements of ancient Egypt. Includes reports of polio and tuberculosis.