$15
per class
The Dancing Plague of 1518: A Bizarre Medical Mystery!
New class
Ages 12-16
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(3 reviews)
New on Outschool
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-6 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class learners will explore the Dancing Plague of 1518, a bizarre historical mystery wehre hundreds of people danced uncontrollably for weeks. They will analyze primary sources, medical theories, and historical interpretations to uncover possible explanations. We will be covering the following topics: What happened in Strasbourg in 1518. What did people at the time believe? As well as possible causes like mass hysteria, ergot posioning, and supernatural/religous explainations. This is a one time class, lasting 45*-60 minutes. This class is taught using a multimedia, interactive approach, making it engaging and discussion driven. Learners will have a high engagement throughout the class. There are live discussions, polls and interactive questions, and an open forum.
Learning Goals
Describe the historical events of the Dancing Plague of 1518Analyze primary sources and historical accountsOther Details
Parental Guidance
While this class is designed to be engaging and age-appropriate , some topics may be unsettling for certain learners.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Books:
A Time to Dance, A Time to Die: The Extraordinary Story of the Dancing Plague of 1518- John Waller
Academic Articles:
A Handbook of Geographical and Historical Pathology, 1885 A Hirsch
Websites:
National Geograhpic
History Extra
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a historian and educator with over 20 years of teaching experience and a Master's degree in Public History. My expertise includes historical research, folklore, and medical anomalies, making me uniquely suited to explore bizarre histroical events like the Dancing Plague off 1518Reviews
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