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The Black Death
“Every outbreak across the globe today stems from a descendant of the medieval
plague” – Hendrick Poinar (Scientist)
The Black Death
Turn to your neighbor and brainstorm ideas for… What the “Black Death” or “Black Plague” is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7OWLohZ_fs
The Black Death
Fever, headache, weakness, aches in leg/groin, white tongue, rapid pulse, slurred speech, confusion.
Swelling, bleeding under skin, blackened skin.
“Death dances” 75-200 million people dead 30-60% of Europe’s population dead Took Europe 150 years to recover “Ring around the Rosy” – about the plague!
Eyewitness Account
Read the eye witness account of the black plague and answer the following questions on your “Black Plague” note guide. › What were some signs that you had the
plague?› Give some examples of how people
reacted to the sickness. › What were mass burials? Give specific
details.
The Black DeathDocumentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my0d6yFLGGQ
Writing Assignment
You are a peasant living in the middle ages. You just found out you were diagnosed with the Black Plague! Write a diary entry about your thoughts and feelings on this matter. › What symptoms are you showing so far? › How does your family feel? › How do you feel?› What are you dreading? › What are you going to do?
Effects of the Black Death
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcEllXY76W4
The Peasants Plague
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv0dKdhdRpM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA6nij1kdjE&list=PL2A1950B3183CBCD7&index=7
Come dine with me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xff4Z5xMMro&list=PL2A1950B3183CBCD7&index=3