January 10, 2017
The plague, also known as the Black Death because of the dark sores that it caused, was one of the worst diseases in history. This illness carried by rats and fleas resulted in the death of 1at least /3 of the population of the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
For years the disease would disappear during the winter, when fleas were less active, only to reappear again to the horror of both rich and poor.
Unfortunately, this tragedy shook many people’s faith in God. It led to the collapse of the economy, changes on the battle field, and ultimately to the end of the already weakened feudal system, completely changing the medieval world.
In class activities:
- Learned about the impact of disease in the medieval world
- Discussed the various methods used to "prevent" and “cure” the plague
- Mixed up some of our own cures (chocolate spiders etc.) and tasted our creations.
- Discussed the cycle of the plague
- Added to our Medieval notebook
- Read Run Far, Run Fast by Timothy Decker
Optional lesson extension activities:
- Read The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli (121p.)
- Watch music video of the black death - http://sotw-videolinks.blogspot.com/2012/04/sotw-2-chapter-25-end-of-world.html
- What if the Bubonic Plague never happened? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1aULu6BqNs
Assignment due 1/17/1017
- Read history cards MA 24-25
- Practice your timeline
