The Black Death

This WebQuest is intended to take at least
two class periods to complete and has a strong emphasis on group work, discussion,
research, and writing. You may wish to consider this when putting together the
groups that will work well together. Every student will be required to
participate in their group and the research paper.

Standards

Pennsylvania History Standards

8.4.9. GRADE 9 C. Analyze how continuity and change throughout history has impacted belief systems and religions, commerce and industry, innovations, settlement patterns, social organization, transportation and roles of women before 1500.
� Africa
� Americas
� Asia
� Europe

8.4.9. GRADE 9 D. Analyze how conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations impacted world history through 1500 in Africa, Americas, Asia and Europe.
� Domestic Instability
� Ethnic and Racial Relations
� Labor Relations
� Immigration and Migration
Common Core Standards History/Social Studies � Grades 9-10
RH.9-10.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.

Credits

Most of my information came from:
www.history.com
www.bbc.co.
www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
http://www.wadsworth.com/history_d/templates/student_resources/0534627218_spielvogel/spielvogel_maps/swfs/map11_1.html
http://edsitement.neh.gov/sites/default/files/Black_Death.swf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsCkgX2epFw&feature=related
http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/jul/20/man-recovers-from-rare-case-of-plague/
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/broughttolife/themes/diseases/black_death.aspx