The website covers not only all of the content of the 'core', but also of each of the extension units. Biographical details of every individual named in the syllabus are included, along with an evaluation of their importance to medicine. This is an important resource as it includes areas of the syllabus, which are not covered in many textbooks. It can, therefore be used extensively as a primary resource for basic research, as well as for revision and examination preparation. The Gory Stories and Beat the Clock offer some light relief.
Ability range The site is intended to cater for all levels of ability.
It offers students an archive of resources on all of the main components of 'Medicine through Time' in each GCSE syllabus. It can be used either as a primary resource, to which students can be directed for research, or for the purpose of revision. It can also be used with students in Key Stage Three if they are studying The Roman Empire, Islamic Civilisations, or indeed any of the core units. Low achievers will do best if they look first at the Life Stories and Theories and Ideas, which will enable them to understand the basics of the study, more able students may well be able to progress more quickly to the Case Studies, Factors of Change and the Investigations. All students will enjoy the Gory Stories and Beat the Clock, which provide the anecdotal detail and a fun way to remember dates and names.