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Social Studies - 6th
Exploring Ancient Civilizations: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will understand the key events and characteristics of the Roman Empire.
- Students will analyze the factors that contributed to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
- Students will be able to compare and contrast the Roman Empire with other ancient civilizations.
Methodology:
This activity will involve a combination of individual research, group discussions, and creative presentations.
Resources/Materials:
- Textbooks or online resources about the Roman Empire
- Art supplies (paper, markers, colored pencils, etc.)
- Access to computers or tablets for research
- Poster boards or presentation software for final presentations
Instructions:
- Introduce the topic of the Roman Empire to the students, providing a brief overview of its history and significance.
- Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a specific aspect of the Roman Empire to research (e.g., government, architecture, daily life, military, etc.).
- Allow students time to conduct research using textbooks or online resources. Encourage them to take notes and gather relevant images or illustrations.
- Once the research is complete, have each group create a visual presentation to showcase their findings. They can choose to create a poster board display or use presentation software to create slides.
- Encourage creativity and critical thinking by asking students to include key facts, images, and comparisons to other ancient civilizations in their presentations.
- Provide time for each group to present their findings to the class. Encourage active listening and note-taking during the presentations.
- After all the presentations, facilitate a class discussion to compare and contrast the different aspects of the Roman Empire. Encourage students to identify the factors that contributed to its rise and eventual fall.
- Conclude the activity by asking students to reflect on the significance of the Roman Empire and its impact on modern society.
Assessment:
Assess students' understanding of the topic through the following methods:
- Observation of group discussions and participation
- Review of individual research notes
- Evaluation of the visual presentations based on accuracy, creativity, and organization
- Participation in the class discussion, including thoughtful contributions and connections made to other ancient civilizations
6 months ago
Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7
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