1.  Starter activity: Which of these pictures go together to represent a cure for the Black Death?  Which of these cures are practical, and which superstitious? Which of these cures match which explanations for the Black Death? 1 3 2 7 4 5 6

2. What were the effects of the Black Death? To identify the positive and negative effects of the BD on different people in medieval Britain  Learning objectives  Key words: natural v supernatural cures

3.  Your task Study the source sheet and make a list of positive results of the Black Death. Study the source sheet and make a list of positive results of the Black Death. Make a list of negative results. Make a list of negative results. Who benefited most from the Black Death out of these groups: Who benefited most from the Black Death out of these groups: Church Church The King and the nobility The King and the nobility Ordinary people Ordinary people  How did religion change due to the Black Death  How did religion change due to the Black Death

4.  Group task Scripted, radio drama Scripted, radio drama Assessment criteria: Assessment criteria: 2 minutes 2 minutes Must describe medieval explanations, cures and effects on society Must describe medieval explanations, cures and effects on society Team work Team work

5.  Your task You are going to write you own ‘My Story’ account of the Black Death as it affected your character. Use the task sheet to help you and the key words list.

6.  Homework Complete your ‘My Story’ account. Complete your ‘My Story’ account.

7. Plenary Plenary 3 positive effects 3 positive effects 3 negatives 3 negatives Who came out best – ordinary people, Church or nobles? Who came out best – ordinary people, Church or nobles?  Which source has been the most useful for finding out about the effects of the Black Death on ordinary people in the Middle Ages?  Which source has been the most useful for finding out about the effects of the Black Death on ordinary people in the Middle Ages?