The Black Death (Micro-Lesson)

Teach your pupils about the devastating impact of the Black Death with this engaging KS2 Micro-Lesson and Digital Poster pack!

This ready-to-teach resource introduces children to one of the deadliest events in world history, exploring how the disease spread across Europe, what people believed caused it, and how it changed life in medieval Britain forever.

The lesson includes discussion tasks, Quick Checks, challenge activities, and speaking opportunities designed to develop critical thinking, historical enquiry, reading comprehension, and oracy skills. Also included is a fully designed ‘KS2 Guide’ digital poster and mobile-friendly teacher overview, perfect for classroom displays, starters, revision, or independent learning.

Ideal for History, Reading, Humanities, Topic lessons, or enrichment activities. Minimal prep required – simply open and teach!