Close-up of a 1930s iron lung, with text describing its manufacturer.

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Activities from Home #4: Mixing Medicine and Media (Grades 4-5)

Students will apply their knowledge of the evolution of pharmaceutical medicines in health care and the function of medicinal ingredients to create their own tincture in alignment with historical practices. Students will also apple their understanding of past pharmaceutical advertising methods, and prevalence of Patent Medicine in historical societies to create their own Patent Medicine trading card.

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Pill Silverer (From the Collection #13)

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Medicine Chest (From the Collection #10)

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Pill Machine (From the Collection #12)

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Yankauer Ether Mask (From the Collection #11)

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Stomach Pump and Enema Kit (From the Collection #9)

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Enema Syringe (From the Collection #7)

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Anastomosis Button (From the Collection #8)

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Cardio Pacemaker (From the Collection #4)

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Monaural Stethoscope (From the Collection #6)