You have all some how been transported back in time. A time where the Black Death stalked every door step. People thought trade was the best thing that had happened. They had new luxuries they never could have imagined. Little did they know trading with new lands could bring such devastation to the population of mankind. The bubonic plague had come to Europe from trading with China. Infected rats brought it into the flourishing cities of trade and gave it to the people. And guess who is stuck in the middle of it all? You and your classmates! Do you have what it takes to survive? Can you find out all the information you need before time run out for you too?

TASK In order to leave Europe, you and your classmates must find specific information and compile it into a book. It is the key for survival. Once all the proper information is in the book, you will be able to return home and resume the beautiful lives you all have! What does the book need to contain?

Process Overview First each person must choose one item to retrieve for the book. Click on the links below to bring you to the correct slide to help you find the information each one of you needs and will give you details on exactly what needs to be done – Definitions Definitions – Places and People Places and People – Facts Facts Back to the task Information the book needs

Information that needs to be placed in the book: A detailed definition of the bubonic plague and epidemic/pandemic A list of areas that were affected including the number of people that died. Also answer: why the plague happened? 8 facts about the bubonic plague How are you going to do it all?

What is bubonic plague? What is an epidemic? Read through the information on the websites and then watch the video Next open MS Word and write one paragraph describing each definition. Finally print what you have written and add it to the book These links and video will help you: / / Task

Oh the Destruction! Look through the following sites and watch the video to find out the areas and number of people that were affected by the plague! Open MS PowerPoint and create a slide show (4 slides) using this information. Print out the slides and add them to the book. Task

Facts Use the information from the following sites to create your own facts. Use MS Word to type the facts and print them out to add to the book. There must be at least 8. Task diseases/plague-article/

Evaluation Then all the information must be placed into the book in the order it was given Next you will give the book a title and each group member will sign the last page Finally the book will be read out loud to the class. Once the last word is said you will be transported home and this WebQuest will be complete! But how will you be graded??!! Let’s find out!Let’s find out

Rubric CATEGORY4321 Required ElementsThe book includes all required elements as well as additional information. All required elements are included in the book. All but 1 of the required elements are included in the book. Several required elements were missing. Use of Class TimeUsed time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others. Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others. Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others. Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others. Knowledge GainedStudent can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the book and processes used to create the book. Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the book and processes used to create the book. Student can accurately answer about 75% of questions related to facts in the book and processes used to create the book. Student appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used in the book. Content- RelevanceAll content is related to the topic and is understandable All content is related to the topic and mostly applies All content is related to the topic and somewhat applies Content does not relate to the topic

NYS Standards Standard 2.1:The study of world history requires an understanding of world cultures and civilizations, including an analysis of important ideas, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions. This study also examines the human condition and the connections and interactions of people across time and space and the ways different people view the same event or issue from a variety of perspectives. Standard 2.2: Establishing timeframes, exploring different periodizations, examining themes across time and within cultures, and focusing on important turning points in world history help organize the study of world cultures and civilizations. Social Studies Standards in depth SS The growth of trade routes in classical civilizations – Understands the interdependence of economic systems and the resulting cultural diffusion SS9.4.9 Understands the Impact of the Global trade and interactions on Europe – The economic changes that took place in Europe in the 1500’s and 1600’s – Social changes that occurred in Europe in the 1500’s and 1600’s SS Understands causes and effects of Europe’s economic and social crisis – Plague

ISTE Standards 1.Creativity and Innovation - Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues 3. Research and Information Fluency - Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: a. plan strategies to guide inquiry b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks d. process data and report results