The Black Death: Bubonic Plague (100 pts.) ©Popita & Kids Inc.
What . . . How Do ?
* Conduct research: find evidence from primary resources (textbook, internet-baseddocuments, written texts - library books). * Write a five to seven paragraphs essay on the religious, political and socio-economic implications of the Bubonic Plague as a pandemic; distinguish between people’s religious and social belief systems and concerns during the Middle Ages. * Have a thesis statement, go in depth (analyze, exemplify, conclude). * Effectively communicate your opinion - supported by facts, reasons, quotes. Find strong, clear arguments to support your thesis. Exemplify. * Identify then refute (prove wrong, false, incorrect) any opposing arguments or statements in order to make your own argument look stronger. * Statistically, scientifically and medically, the Bubonic Plague pandemic and the affliction of AiDS are totally different. However, they do resemble from a SOCIAL perspective. (because of the interactive factor). * Historically, the ‘plague’ ended feudalism as a political system. Conclude on this idea. * Compare and contrast them from a social point of view. Look for changes in ideologies over time: beliefs/doctrines – punishment brought upon people for their sins vs. realistic causes of diseases (carried out by fog, airborne bacteria; misconceptions – blaming the plague on the positions of the planets vs. hygiene, poverty, malnutrition, blood transmitted pathogens; prejudice – persecution of lepers and Jews vs. discrimination against homosexuals, drug-addicts, the sick themselves. * Create a CHART comparing and contrasting the social aspect. Use Inspiration program: File - Open Template - Thinking Skills folder (middle column) - Venn Diagram or Compare. Add pictures (see sample box - top left). * Other requirements: do not plagiarize, edit, explain sophisticated terms if any; find colored, adequate pictures, text-wrap them; cite your resource, have a “title” page.
Option: you may create a PowerPoint with special effects, transitions and sound.
Why Do ? … to map and analyze the spread of the bubonic plague; describe its impact on global population (7. 6. 7).
Resources:
“The Bubonic Plague” - History Alive! - 2004, Ch.5, pages 56-57 “The Bubonic Plague” – (links): http://www.themiddleages.net/plague.html “The Black Death and Effects” – http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/fleas/bdeath/ Boccaccio’s “Decameron – http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/decameronintro.html Holbein the Younger:“Dancing Death – http://special.lib.gla.ac.uk/exhibns/death/holbein.html “Origin of the Bubonic Plague and AIDS” – http://aidsblackdeath.tripod.com/id1.html “The Black Death” - http://www.boisestate.edu/courses/westciv/plague/ Parent Acknowledgment___________
Due: 03.16.11
RUBRIC – "BUBONIC PLAGUE VERSUS AIDS" Essay or Power-Point © Popita & Kids Inc.
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Comments
1. Historical Introduction: Introduce the historical frame of events that led to both pandemics: Bubonic Plague and HIV/AID. 2. Content: Have a concise analysis of the events/facts. Be historically accurate when elaborate. Have sufficient relevant supporting facts/evidence). Analyze the causes, symptoms and cures related to these two pandemics (chart or Venn diagram). Explain their impact on the human civilization. Discuss people's beliefs, misconceptions and prejudices; how the plague contributed to the decline of feudalism. Predict how would HIV/AIDS affect our modern society. 3. Visuals, Technology & Art: Needs to be typed, with a title page; have pertinent images (use text-wrap or collage format). Have evidence of chart or Venn diagram. If craft a PPT, keep one (1) idea/paragraph/slide. You will be granted 5 E.C. points for sound & transitions. 4. Mechanics and Format Structure: Check spelling, grammar, proper use of language. Have fancy titles and multiple paragraphs-format, with an acknowledging intro, an elaborate body of facts, a conclusion. 5. Research: Use reliable resources: textbook, internet, library books, articles; have bibliography with proper citation method … and evidence of NOTES. Overall comments:
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