Discovery and development of X-rays
In this activity, students learn about the discovery of X-rays and their development as a medical imaging technology.
The first X-ray
When German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays in 1895, he took an X-ray image of his wife's hand that clearly showed the bones of her hand as well as her wedding ring.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
research an aspect of the discovery of X-rays and their development as a medical imaging technology
present their research to their student groups.
Download the Word file (see link below) for:
introduction/background notes
what you need
what to do.
Related content
X-ray imaging is the oldest and perhaps the most common medical imaging method. Read about Dr Wilhelm Roentgen’s discovery in 1895.
Use this timeline article to discover some of the of major developments in medical imaging.
