2. Resources for teachers
National Curriculum
The 'Black Death in Shropshire' fact sheet relates to
History at Key Stage 3 (Year 7)
Unit 3: How hard was life for medieval people in
town and country?
Section 4: Why was the Black Death so
terrifying?
This 'fact sheet' is intended to supplement the sources and
worksheets already used in the classroom and as an aid to the
completion of homework.
Worksheets and activities
Included on this page are suggested activities that could also
be adapted in the classroom:
- The journal approach (Opens
in a new window).
Using the information acquired during lessons and through reading
the 'fact sheet' pupils can compile their own journal, tackling
some of the major issues surrounding the Black Death. The
template for the journal is printable so that the journal could
be compiled by 'hand' or alternatively, pupils could use
Microsoft Publisher to create their own journal, using the
subheadings suggested. Through the completion of this activity,
the pupils will be able to "demonstrate an understanding of the
Black Death" having "planned and produced a structured account of
the Black Death".
- Black Death crossword
Test your knowledge of the Black Death, by trying this crossword.
There are two ways to complete this crossword, either print off
the page and complete it as you would normally do. Or
alternatively you can complete the clues online using the
interaction version created using the Hot Potatoes software. All
of the clues and answers are based on information that can be
found in the 'fact sheet' within this theme.
Online resources
As is the case for all external links on this website, these
links will open in a new browser window.
| Address |
Description |
| Black
Death by Dr Mike Ibeji |
Part of the BBC website, a detailed
introduction to the Black Death in Britain |
| The
Palmer's Guild in Ludlow |
Part of the Secret Shropshire site |
Continue
You have reached the end of this theme: List of
other Medicine and health themes
Return to
top of page
|
