Engage students in an exploration of health science, public health policies, and early 20th-century medical practices with this comprehensive lesson on the Ellis Island Hospital. Designed for high school health science and anatomy classes, this resource examines the hospital’s role in immigrant health screenings, disease prevention, and quarantine protocols.
This lesson includes:

• A detailed informational passage highlighting the hospital’s history, medical advancements, and public health challenges.
• A worksheet with comprehension, critical thinking, and application questions to reinforce learning and promote analysis of health science practices.
• A complete answer key for easy grading or guided discussions.

Students will explore topics such as infectious disease management, medical ethics, early diagnostic techniques, and the intersection of healthcare and immigration policies. Perfect for units on public health history, epidemiology, or the evolution of modern medical practices.
Standards-Aligned Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving in health science contexts.
• Analyzing historical medical practices and their influence on modern healthcare.
• Applying knowledge of disease prevention and quarantine methods.

Great for:

• High School Health Science and Anatomy Classes
• Medical History Lessons
• Cross-curricular studies on immigration and public health

Prepare your students to connect the past with present-day medical practices and public health protocols using this engaging and informative resource!

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