On Friday students were given an assignment to create a PSA poster to try to prevent the spread of yellow fever in Philadelphia, 1793. The basis for this poster is the story, “American Plague” we read in class on Thursday.
Please find attached the assignment details, including the rubric, and some additional information to help their argument. They are also allowed to search the internet for any more information they deem necessary. All focus must be placed upon the 1793 epidemic, as opposed to anything that has occurred since and all “cures” must utilize only items available in that time period. Posters should be completed on regular sized computer paper, which was given in class.
This assignment is due on Monday, December 11th, and is worth 20 summative points. Making a choice not to complete, or turn in, this assignment will result in a dramatic lowering of the student’s grade.
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