Inquiry steps Step 1: Questioning and researching
In order to truly understand how different cultures approached containing and managing the Black Death, you need to have a grounded place to examine. Use the list below or pick from the SOURCE3 map in lesson 3.16 to find two cities which, when compared, will give you an idea of how the local population reacted.
West
East or Near East
London Florence
Constantinople
Cairo
Paris
Alexandria
Step 2: Using historical sources Use the information in this topic and do some additional research . What was the reaction to the plague in the cities or their surrounding regions? Did religion play a part? Did locals listen to the guidance of their leaders? Primary sources are a great way to get an insight, but secondary sources have normally brought together all the information you’ll need into one place. Try to get a mixture of both. Step 3: Historical perspectives and interpretations Compare the reactions to the Black Death in one city to another in a visual way. This could mean • a Venn diagram • amind-map • comparative population/death toll graphs. Step 4: Communicating Create a response to the topic, Which culture or region responded the most effectively to the Black Death crisis? This could be tackled in several ways: • write a short response exploring your opinion • create a comprehensive infographic showing the different approaches • record a vlog discussing the positives and negatives of each approach. Whatever mode you choose to apply to this task, you must use your research and the historical sources you have gathered to support your contention. Complete your self-assessment using the Inquiry rubric or access the 3.17 exercise set to complete it online.
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