In what ways are these two events similar and in what ways are they different?

Learning Goal: I’m working on a history and need to help me learn.

14-15 points demonstrates that the student clearly watched the entire video and provided a thoughtful response which demonstrates understanding of the video as well as a meaningful understanding of the Covid pandemic and how they are similar and different. At least two clear paragraphs with specific information provide a well executed response to the question.

12-13 points demonstrates that the student watched most or all of the video. The basics are covered which demonstrate understanding but more specific detail would help. A more lengthy response would be better.

10-11 points demonstrates that only the basics were covered. Some useful information was shared but the comparison and contrast between the past and present was lacking.

9 and under did not provide enough information to show the video was watched and there was no careful comparison.

Please click on the following link which contains a lecture and a video about the 1918 Flu Pandemic. You need to watch the video only and do not need to watch my lecture. To start the video you can click on the 23 minute and 40 second mark and that’s where the video begins.

1918 Flu Pandemic Links to an external site.

After you watch the video please answer the following question.

Compare and contrast the 1918 Influenza Pandemic to the 2020/2021 Coronavirus Pandemic. In what ways are these two events similar and in what ways are they different?