The Black Death: Bubonic Plague
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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.
* Conduct research: find evidence from primary resources (textbook, internet-baseddocuments, written texts - library books). * 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. * Historically, the ‘plague’ ended feudalism as a political system. Conclude on this idea.
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).
* 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, gypsies 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: have a “title” page, do not plagiarize, edit, explain sophisticated terms if any; find colored, adequate pictures, text-wrap them; cite your resources.
Option: - PowerPoint with special effects, transitions and sound; or an i-Movie. 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/ Due: 02.26.13
RUBRIC – "BUBONIC PLAGUE VERSUS AIDS" Essay or Power-Point © Popita & Kids Inc.
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Comments
1. Historical Time Capsule:
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____ 15 %
- Introduce the historical frame of events that led to the Bubonic Plague pandemic (when, where, how).
2. Content: - Concise analysis of the events/facts. - Historically accurate when elaborate. - Elaborated (sufficient relevant supporting evidence). - Analyzed the causes, symptoms and cures. - Explained impact on the human civilization. - Discuss people's beliefs, misconceptions and prejudices; - How the plague contributed to the decline of feudalism. - Chart or Venn diagram comparing Plague with AIDS. - Predict how would HIV/AIDS affect our modern society.
____ 35 %
3. Visuals, Technology & Art: - Typed (report format; PPT or i-Movie). - Eye-catching, fancy title page. - Pertinent images (text-wrapped or collaged).
____ 15 %
4. Mechanics and Format Structure: - Checked spelling, grammar, proper use of language. - Multiple paragraphs-format (intro, body, conclusion). - Indented paragraphs.
____ 10 %
5. Research:
____ 25 %
- Used reliable resources: textbook, internet, library books, articles. - Bibliography with proper citation method. - Evidence of NOTES.
Overall comments: Total Score out of 100%
_____ 100 %
