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Medicine Through Time: 12-Mark Exam Model Answer Pack – Edexcel GCSE History (Paper 1, Question 4)

A complete set of high-quality model answers and structured essay plans for every major 12-mark “Explain why…” question from Edexcel GCSE History Paper 1: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present. These responses are written with clarity, balance, and structure — ideal for teaching students how to prioritise, explain, and evidence reasons across different historical periods.

Includes:

Over 15 full model answers, each with three developed reasons

Matched essay planning sheets, including prioritised factors, examples, and explanation prompts

Full coverage of the four key time periods: Medieval, Renaissance, Industrial, and Modern

Clear sentence structures and factual precision, ideal for mid-to-high attaining students

Fully editable Word documents for adaptation, annotation, or booklet use

Topics Covered Include:

Causes, treatments, and public health in each period

Surgery, training, technology, Germ Theory, and genetics

Key individuals (Vesalius, Jenner, Pasteur, Harvey, Lister, Watson & Crick)

Medical continuity and change over time

The role of government, science, war, and religion in shaping progress

Designed For:

Edexcel GCSE History (9–1)

Paper 1: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present

Section B, Q4 – 12-mark “Explain why…” essay questions

Teachers seeking structured essay models, revision tools, and planning support

Format:
Two editable Word documents:

Model answers (15+ full responses)

Planning sheets (linked to each question)