Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts6-8
The Bubonic Plague Guided Notes
By Yvonne V.
This 2-page guided notes packet helps 7th graders understand the historical context, causes, symptoms, and ineffective treatments of the Bubonic Plague. It includes fill-in-the-blanks and short answer questions to reinforce learning.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute introduction to the Bubonic Plague, perhaps before a more in-depth lesson or activity.
- Discussion question: Why do you think people resorted to treatments like whipping themselves or applying snakes to sores?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for the short answer questions or allow students to work in pairs.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research one of the other pandemics listed and compare its spread or impact to the Bubonic Plague.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes.
Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts6-8
The Bubonic Plague Guided Notes
By Yvonne V.
This 2-page guided notes packet helps 7th graders understand the historical context, causes, symptoms, and ineffective treatments of the Bubonic Plague. It includes fill-in-the-blanks and short answer questions to reinforce learning.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute introduction to the Bubonic Plague, perhaps before a more in-depth lesson or activity.
- Discussion question: Why do you think people resorted to treatments like whipping themselves or applying snakes to sores?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for the short answer questions or allow students to work in pairs.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research one of the other pandemics listed and compare its spread or impact to the Bubonic Plague.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes.