After discussing both the Black Death and COVID-19, which pandemic do you believe had a more profound impact on society and religion, from the perspective of a specific group (e.g., a religious leader, a peasant, a healthcare worker, a government official, etc.)? Why? Use examples from both pandemics and insights from the class discussion to support your answer, considering how your chosen group may have experienced these events differently.
NOTE: This assignment will be found in MS Teams under Assignments: Pandemics Through Their Eyes: Comparing the Black
Participate in Discussion:
We will hold a class discussion where you will share your opinions on the pandemics. Be ready to:
Share your thoughts on which pandemic had a greater impact, from your group's perspective.
Listen to your classmates’ opinions and respond to them respectfully.
Use examples from your research to support your arguments.
Engage with Peers:
As your classmates share their thoughts, feel free to agree, disagree, or add your insights. Think about how your experiences and perspectives relate to theirs.
Write Your Reflection:
After our discussion, you will write a short reflection based on the following prompt:
"Based on our discussion, which pandemic do you believe had a more significant impact on society and religion from the perspective of your chosen group? Why? Use examples from both pandemics and insights from the class discussion to support your answer."
Be sure to:
Clearly express your opinion.
Provide examples and evidence to back up your views.
Reflect on what you learned from the discussion.
Part 4: Optional Class Vote
Class Vote: At the end of the project, we will take a vote on which pandemic the class believes had a greater overall impact based on our discussions.
Assessment:
Your work will be assessed based on the following criteria:
How well you adopt the perspective of your chosen group.
The quality of evidence you provide to support your opinions.
The depth of your reflection on the impacts of both pandemics.
Your participation in class discussions.
The clarity and organization of your written reflection.
Feel free to ask any questions as you work on this project. I’m looking forward to seeing your insights and opinions on these important historical events!
Class Vote: At the end of the project, we will take a vote on which pandemic the class believes had a greater overall impact based on our discussions.
Assessment:
Your work will be assessed based on the following criteria:
How well you adopt the perspective of your chosen group.
The quality of evidence you provide to support your opinions.
The depth of your reflection on the impacts of both pandemics.
Your participation in class discussions.
The clarity and organization of your written reflection.
Feel free to ask any questions as you work on this project. I’m looking forward to seeing your insights and opinions on these important historical events!