Social Studies6-8
Black Plague Source Analysis Worksheet
By Brock P.
This one-page worksheet for 8th graders introduces students to analyzing primary sources about the Black Plague in the Middle Ages. It guides them through identifying key information and understanding historical context.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a 30-minute introduction to primary source analysis or as a homework assignment.
- Discussion question: What challenges might people have faced when trying to understand the cause of the plague during that time?
- For struggling readers, pre-highlight key terms or provide a glossary of unfamiliar words.
- Advanced learners can research another medieval epidemic and compare its societal impact to the Black Plague.
Social Studies6-8
Black Plague Source Analysis Worksheet
By Brock P.
This one-page worksheet for 8th graders introduces students to analyzing primary sources about the Black Plague in the Middle Ages. It guides them through identifying key information and understanding historical context.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a 30-minute introduction to primary source analysis or as a homework assignment.
- Discussion question: What challenges might people have faced when trying to understand the cause of the plague during that time?
- For struggling readers, pre-highlight key terms or provide a glossary of unfamiliar words.
- Advanced learners can research another medieval epidemic and compare its societal impact to the Black Plague.