The Bubonic Plague

Investigate the history of the bubonic plague with this social studies worksheet for middle grades! This two-page worksheet begins with an informative table that guides students as they explore exactly what the bubonic plague is, how it is spread, its impact on human populations in the past and present, and more. After reading the table, young historians will turn to page 2 to demonstrate their understanding of the text. Learners will use key terms to complete a fill-in-the-blank paragraph, answer several short answer questions, and match cause-and-effect relationships in the history of the bubonic plague. After completing this worksheet, teachers can take student learning one step further by prompting discussion around the medical and sanitation advances that have occurred since the 1300s CE and how this has impacted daily life.