Yellow Fever in New Orleans
Grades 10–12
This lesson was designed to be an activity within a broader unit of study on infectious diseases, taking one to two 90-minute blocks to complete depending on the length of discussions. Students will read primary and secondary sources related to the impact of yellow fever on New Orleans, and will break into groups to discuss their findings. Students will complete a series of worksheets to solidify their understanding of the material. This lesson plan was created by Dr. Judy Dalgo, teacher at Ocean Springs High School, in collaboration with HNOC.
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