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Koch and the Development of Bacteriology in 19th Century Medicine

History
GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet examines the contributions of Robert Koch to 19th-century medicine through source analysis. Students will explore the content, provenance, and usefulness of a primary source related to Koch's work in bacteriology.

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#History
#History
#19th Century Medicine
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Koch
#Explain Koch's contributions to medicine in the 19th century.
#Compare different perspectives on Koch's work.
#Analyse the usefulness of the primary source in understanding Koch's impact.

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Koch and the Development of Bacteriology in 19th Century Medicine

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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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Source Analysis: Koch and Bacteriology

Source A: Koch's Report on Tuberculosis Bacteria

"In my experiments, I have isolated the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis. By staining the bacteria with a new dye, I was able to observe their structure clearly under the microscope. This discovery confirms that tuberculosis is caused by a specific microorganism, fulfilling the criteria for germ theory. My methods involve growing bacteria in culture and testing their ability to cause disease in healthy subjects. This work has opened new pathways for diagnosis and treatment, and I believe it will lead to effective vaccines in the future." Provenance: Robert Koch, 1882, scientific report

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Questions

1.
Describe what Koch claims to have discovered in this source. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of Koch's work as described in this source. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the information in this source with what you know about Koch's contributions to medicine. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the provenance of this source and discuss how it might affect its usefulness. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
How useful is this source for understanding Koch’s impact on medicine? Explain your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare Koch's approach to medicine with earlier methods used before germ theory. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Explain how Koch’s discoveries changed the way doctors treated diseases. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the significance of Koch’s work for public health in the 19th century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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