History GCSE
Science and technology
What Science and technology means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Science and technology
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
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Topics that use Science and technology
- Option 11: c1900–present: Medicine in modern Britain - 3 Case studies ● Key individuals: Fleming, Florey and Chain’s development of penicillin. (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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