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 Black Death Learning Station Directions

1. Go to Glencoe.com and watch the video about the Black Death.

2.  After watching the video, brain storm possible causes of the Black Death. Ex statistics of affected areas, living conditions, and reasons why it appeared in some areas and not others

3.  After compiling a list of at least 3 causes, come up with possible solutions to each cause. You can use the internet, the printout at the station, or other tools as a resource

4.  You are a scientist in the late middle ages looking for the cause of the Black Death. You will have to propose solutions to save the population in Europe. You will need to create a brochure to convince the government that you have a solution to the problem. The brochure can be made in Microsoft office and needs to include: statistics (ex:how many people where killed each year), a graph, background information, possible causes of the plague, and pictures. Your graph should include data about the population affected. Once you complete the graph be sure to include an analysis of your findings to help explain what the data represents.When using a picture or information from an outside source, please make sure to include where you found the photo or information. You can use easybib.com to organize and publish your list. Europe’s population depends on you!

To make a brochure click on the Microsoft office symbol in the top right hand corner and choose new. On the left hand side there will be a list of templates under the heading Microsoft Office Online, you will choose the brochure template and pick any style you choose from the list. Once you are done with the brochure, please save it and send it to desbelch@gmail.com**//,//** tpray@indiana.edu**//,//** zayers@indiana.edu**//,//** and trelambe@indiana.edu, using W210 learning station as the subject. Please put in the body of the email that you are a W200 student and you may add any feedback you may have about the learning station (Choose Cc to send the emails tp everyone when composing an email)

The graph can be made using NCES.ed.gov. Once you choose the type of graph you want to make, the website will provide you with instructions on how to make the graph. The instructions are located on the left hand side of your graph. If you feel more comfortable using Microsoft Excel you may do so.

Here is an example brochure (feel free to be creative!)