Michael Schepps

Analysis of Inca artifact, Inca road system, terrace farming connecting with skyscraper farming, Inca rope bridge compared with modern suspension bridges, The discovery of Machu Picchu and how it was built. Fun for students!

Includes the effects of Smallpox and Edward Jenner discovering a vaccine.

Primary sources from Codex Magliabechiano, folio 73r., scenes depicting ritualistic cannibalism being practiced. Bernal Díaz’s The Conquest of New Spain contains examples descriptions of cannibalism. Archeological evidence. History of cannibalism. Middle School students love this stuff!

The origins, biology, effects and spread of the Bubonic Plague. Includes entomology explanations of fleas. Plague victims within the last 5 years. Includes student discussion questions. Perfect for Zoom!

Description of the origins of COVID-19, symptoms, death rate data, CDC, hoarding, China invents toilet paper, social distancing, adaptation. Discussion Questions Coronavirus 1. How are you and your family adapting? 2. How has the social structure of your family changed? Are you getting closer to family members? Are you wanting space from family members? How do you get space? 3. How has your social life changed? Think about Revere, activities, social distancing?

Includes the discovery, purpose and engineering of pyramids. Religious rituals, deadly ball game and analysis of sculptures.

Includes history of mummies and how bodies are being revealed on Mt. Everest. Describes the Inca practice of Capacocha and the very real Juanita. Your students will be engaged.

Teaching the 2014 -2016 Ebola outbreak to teach the spread of the Bubonic Plague. Helps students create connections between the present and history.