Love in the Time of Cholera Lesson Plan

The History of Cholera in the Carribean

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research and present multimodal presentations on cholera's history in the carribean.

Structure:

You will need to secure time in a computer lab or library for this activity. Consult with school administration and librarians beforehand.

Once students have settled into their seats, break them into groups and assign each group (or have them choose) one of the topics listed below:

First Cholera Epidemic in Cuba, 1833

Cholera's Epidemiology (how it spreads, major symptoms, etc.)

Colonization's Relationship to Cholera

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Personal Relationship to Cholera

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