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How Black Plague, Smallpox, and Influenza Changed World History
Edward Simmons
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Two rounds of Black Plague in Eurasia led to Smallpox in the Americas and the Slave Trade, then Influenza led to Pandemics.
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Intermediate Level
This class will introduce students to the influence of epidemics in world history through (1) overviews of 3 epidemics and how they changed world history, (2) discussion of the impacts of those epidemics, and (3) final discussion of possible impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The epidemics to be discussed are: (1) 2 rounds of Black Plague across the Silk Road; (2) the introduction of smallpox and measles in the Americas that led to the slave trade; and (3) the influenza pandemic after World...
- Students will be exposed to the importance of diseases in world history. They will be encouraged to understand current events based on evidence-based standards used by historians.
The instructor has about 40 years experience as a facilitator used to dealing with sensitivities during group discussions, showing respect for people's opinions while focusing on what is factual as opposed to what is more speculative. Insisting that members of groups respect the views of others is a standard that is always maintained.
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Reading a handout prior to class is recommended. Having them printed out for easy reference during the course would be helpful.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: The class will involve polling to stimulate student participation and application of information.
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents are asked to read a handout before the class to help things move along smoother. The handout is a list of 21 terms that will be used along with an explanation of each. Encouraging active student conversation while also keeping on schedule will keep this instructor on his toes!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This subject involves talking about the origin of the slave trade in African Americans and the devastating impact of Afro-Eurasian diseases on Native Americans. The instructor is mindful that these topics may be sensitive to students and parents. He is an experienced facilitator who presents information based on historical evidence and manages discussions to ensure students show respect for the views of other students as they voice opinions.
Resources: Internet sites that are used for information and the links for which are shared in a slide show include:(1) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plague/symptoms-causes/syc-20351291; (2) https://www.cdc.gov/plague/symptoms/index.html; (3) https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-commemoration/partner-resources.htm; (4) https://youtu.be/U6Ccdk5wPvk; (5) https://www.who.int/about; (6) https://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/mission.htm; (7) https://www.cdc.gov/about/history/index.html; and (8) https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a Vanderbilt Ph.D. who has spent a lifetime learning and teaching world history, especially in connection with science, archaeology, Bible studies, and philosophy. Being drafted (Vietnam period) just as I started my college teaching career...
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Group Class
$25
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 887 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-6 learners per class
