1. Read “Life in Europe in the fourteenth century” p. 301 – 302 Pearson History 8″.  Make sure you read about ‘Living Conditions’ in ‘Cities and Towns’.
2. Collect a copy of the handout, “Cramped London“. Complete the activities described on the handout and answer the question. Submit this work to your teacher when completed.
3. Watch the video “Filthy Cities – Medieval London” up to 14 minutes. This will show just how disgusting and cramped London was.

4. Complete reading the chapter “Life in Europe in the fourteenth century” p. 302 – 304 Pearson History 8″.   Complete activities 4, 5 and 6 on p. 304.

Life Expectancy Though the Ages

1. Inspect the document “Life Expectancy Through the Ages” and complete the activity with a partner. Decide between you what you think is the most important factor in modern life expectancy compared to the medieval period.  Be prepared to share your decision, with reasoning, with the class.