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KS2/3 The Crimean War - Conditions at Scutari Hospital Evidence Analysis

KS2/3 The Crimean War - Conditions at Scutari Hospital Evidence Analysis

Subject: History

Age range: 11-14

Resource type: Worksheet/Activity

Last updated

23 July 2026

zip, 1.93 MB
zip, 1.93 MB

Two worksheet-based resources exploring conditions at Scutari Hospital during the Crimean War (1854–1856). Designed for KS3 History, these activities help pupils analyse evidence, think critically about bias and exaggeration, and understand the impact of Florence Nightingale’s reforms.

  1. Encourages deeper analysis:
  • Identifying emotive language and missing perspectives
  • Comparing “before and after” images of Scutari
  • Evaluating exaggeration and suggesting further improvements
  • Extension task on Nightingale’s “rose diagram”
  1. Offers a more accessible version:
  • Highlighting and identifying examples of poor conditions
  • Comparing pre- and post-reform Scutari
  • Linking improvements to modern hospital standards

Both versions are ready to use, making them ideal for differentiated teaching, cover lessons, or homework.

Perfect for: KS3 units on the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale, or developments in medicine.

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KS3/GCSE Medicine Through Time The Crimean War - Medical Conditions Evidence Analysis Bundle

Bring the Crimean War to life with this three-part resource bundle exploring medicine, conditions, and perspectives beyond Florence Nightingale. Perfect for GCSE **Medicine Through Time** (adaptable for KS3 and upper KS2), these activities encourage pupils to think critically, analyse evidence, and develop empathy for those on the front line. Includes: * **Dr. Edward Wrench v. Dr Patrick Watson - A Doctor’s Perspective** Explore the contrasting experiences of a front-line doctors in the Crimea. Understand the challenges faced by medical staff and the limits of mid-19th century medicine. * **Scutari Hospital – Evidence Analysis** Two versions (differentiated for accessibility). Pupils analyse eyewitness accounts, images, and language to evaluate bias, reliability, and exaggeration. Extension on Nightingale’s “rose diagram.” * **Higher-Order Thinking Activities** Collaborative tasks using sort cards to group, compare, and evaluate conditions at Scutari (1854). Encourages discussion, reasoning, and presentation skills. All resources are classroom-ready, teacher-tested, and come with full answer sheets and extension ideas.

£7.00
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KS2/3 The Crimean War - Soldiers' Experience Activities Pack

Perfect for: KS2/3 History lessons Common Entrance preparation Cover lessons or independent learning Interactive whiteboards or student devices See also /teaching-resource/the-crimean-war-medical-conditions-13342641

£8.00

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