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