Scholastic
Scholastic: Web Hunt: Bloodsucking Leeches
Learn about bloodsucking leeches by completing a web hunt, concept map, and question sheet.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Fantastic Beasts
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of real-life beasts, and a brief historical account of healing human sicknesses.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Benjamin Rush
The fourth of seven children born to Quaker parents, Benjamin Rush was the most famous physician of his time. Known and respected by many of the Founding generation, Benjamin Rush treated illnesses such as yellow fever and smallpox,...
Other
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Leeches and Maggots and Medicine, Oh My!
This brief article explains how leeches are used in microsurgery to assist in the reattachment of body parts.