Historically, triage is believed to have arisen from systems developed for categorization and transport of wounded soldiers on the battlefield during war. Military experience shows that it is extremely effective in situations where there are more injured than rescuers, limited resources and critical time. It is important that individuals understand triage, the history and development of triage, and the effectiveness of triage if used correctly.

Related lessons:

• Battlefield Medicine: Then and Now (History)
• The Golden Hour (History)

3 class periods

55 Minutes

Grade Levels

• 9
• 10
• 11
• 12

Standards

California's 2013 CTE Standards (1) Show Standards

• CTE.HSMT.B.1.2 Understand the range between prevention, diagnosis, pathology, and treatment procedures.

California English Common Core Standards (1) Show Standards

• SL.9-10.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

English Common Core Standards (1) Show Standards

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.

Related Instructional Objectives (SWBAT...)

• Students will be able to identify the origin and history of triage.
• Students will identify the importance and development of triage during various war periods
• Students will utilize technology to develop a presentation on triage.