Black Death

Word Association: Jot Thoughts

​ Black Death

Using the scrap paper on your desk, take turns coming up with ideas, facts, etc. and announcing them to your group. Once you announce it, place the slip of paper in the middle of the group. The goal is to work until time is called or at least 2 good rounds.

​Learning Target March 20th

I can: gather and investigate research from a variety of "styles" of evidence.
So I can: Identify a claim that best represents the evidence.
I will know I'm successful when: I have completed the "Investigative Journal."

Black Death isn't the Bubonic Plague?

For over 100 years scientist have believed that the Medieval Black Death was the same disease as the modern Bubonic Plague. We're told it was spread by fleas on rats and is now easily controlled with anti-biotics. Today though there are those who doubt the 2 diseases are the same and how ready we are to deal with this ancient disease if it surfaces again.

Video: Exhibit H
Rats