HIS 3. Germanic invasions helped to break up the Roman Empire and set the stage for the development of feudal and manorial systems. Later invasions helped establish Mongol dominance in central Asia and led to the destruction of the Byzantine Empire by the Turks.
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Learning Targets:
Assessment -
Concept Check Fall of Rome Mini-Project |
What will I be able to do? At the end of this lesson, you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of the fall of the Western Roman Empire and its impact on Europe by creating a product that highlights the problems the empire had about how Europe changed when it fell.
What is important to know to do it? You are going to need to analyze several sources of information that discuss problems Rome had at the end of the empire and how Europe changed when it fell in order to create your final product.
How will I show you can do it? You will answer questions that will help you analyze various primary and secondary sources about the various reasons for the fall of the Western Roman Empire . You will then be assessed on what you learned based on an Concept Check you complete when you finish your source analysis.
What is important to know to do it? You are going to need to analyze several sources of information that discuss problems Rome had at the end of the empire and how Europe changed when it fell in order to create your final product.
How will I show you can do it? You will answer questions that will help you analyze various primary and secondary sources about the various reasons for the fall of the Western Roman Empire . You will then be assessed on what you learned based on an Concept Check you complete when you finish your source analysis.
Fall of Rome Sources Activity
You will be analyzing different sources, some primary and some secondary, that will give you insight into many of the problems the Roman Empire had that caused it to collapse.
You may do this alone or with a partner but each student must complete a packet.
*HINT - In some baskets there is a helpful vocab sheet included! You may also look unfamiliar words up on your Chromebook.
I will be checking your packets for completion and accuracy when I return. Students who showed responsibility in getting it completed with effort will earn Devil Dollars!
You may do this alone or with a partner but each student must complete a packet.
*HINT - In some baskets there is a helpful vocab sheet included! You may also look unfamiliar words up on your Chromebook.
I will be checking your packets for completion and accuracy when I return. Students who showed responsibility in getting it completed with effort will earn Devil Dollars!
Helpful Resources:
View the following resources to help increase your understanding and help on the Concept Check below if needed.
Video Resources:
Click on the green link to view and listen to a song that sums up the fall of the Roman Empire in the West.
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Click on the picture to the left to view a video about the Germanic invasions into the Roman Empire.
Map Resources:
Look at the maps to see how Europe changed from before the fall of Rome to after:
Look at the maps to see how Europe changed from before the fall of Rome to after:
Rome at its height in 117.
All the purple land was controled by the Roman Empire. |
Europe after the fall of Rome around 500.
Notice how the lands that USED to be controlled by Rome are now divided up: In the WEST - there are seperate kingdoms In the EAST - the Eastern Roman Empire remains (it will become the Byzantine Empire. |
Summary of the Problems
Use the presentation to help you fill in your white sheet that summarizes each of the problems the Western Roman Empire was experiencing.
Get the sheet checked by me when you finish for a $. |
Concept Check - Fall of the Roman Empire
Legacy of Rome Activity - Weighing the Evidence
ONLY complete if you started Friday!
1. Get a blue activity packet from the front table.
2. Read the instructions and use the presentation below to do the activity.
2. Read the instructions and use the presentation below to do the activity.
Playposit - Fall of Rome in 13 Min.
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Unit Test Review -
Quizlet Card Set OR Quizizz Review on Google Classroom
Games about Ancient Rome and the Ancient World
Test your knowledge about the important geographic features to the Roman Empire. Get at least a 70/100 for a $!
Quiz yourself about ancient Rome. Get a 9/10 for $.
BrainPop: Time Zone X - The Fall of the Roman Empire
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Assessment - Fall of Rome Mini-Project
Now that you have explored and identified the various reasons that the Roman Empire declined (including the Germanic Invasions) and how Europe changed because of it, use your knowledge to complete one of the assignments below for an assessment grade.
The purpose of this assignment will be to create a product that:
Learning Targets:
The purpose of this assignment will be to create a product that:
- Describes how the various problems Western Rome was having, along with the invasion of Germanic Tribes led to its eventual decline.
- Demonstrates the political changes that occurred in Europe due to this collapse.
Learning Targets:
- I can describe various issues faced by the Roman Republic before it fell.
- I can demonstrate how the decline of the Western Roman Empire changed the political landscape of Europe in the Middle Ages (the division of Europe into separate kingdoms and the creation of the Byzantine Empire in the east).
Option A: Journal or Diary Entry with Picture
Create a journal or diary entry from the perspective of someone who lived through the decline of the Roman Empire and saw how it changed Europe. This should include a drawing that this person would have created that depicts something that corresponds with the content of the journal entry. You could be:
What you write about will depend on who you are BUT you must explain reasons you think Rome fell, with emphasis on the Germanic Invasions, AND how Europe has changed. |
Journal/Diary Entry Rubric: 15 pts
Issue and Subject Matter (clear understanding of various reasons Rome fell, including invasions. These should be explained!- 3 total) 6 pts Connections- (Able to demonstrate the political changes in Europe due the decline of the W. Roman Empire - separate Germanic kingdoms) 6 pts Aesthetics/Mechanics/Etc.- (3 paragraphs in length, proper spelling and grammar, typed or written neatly, organized, a picture is included) 3 pts |
Option B: Movie Poster Report
Create a poster for an upcoming movie about the Fall of the Roman Empire and how it changed Europe. This poster could include a title (for movie), starring characters (who was involved), key plot elements and details (reasons why the Western Roman Empire fell, with emphasis on the Germanic Invasions and how Europe was changed because of it), a catchy tagline, etc. |
Movie Poster Report Rubric: 15 pts
Issue and Subject Matter- (clear understanding of various reasons Rome fell, including invasions. These should be explained. - 3 total) 6 pts Connections- (Able to demonstrate the political changes in Europe due the decline of the W. Roman Empire - separate Germanic kingdoms) 6 pts Aesthetics/Mechanics- (Texts and graphics are clear, shows effort, colorful) 3 pts |
OPTION C - Newspaper Article Write a newspaper article from the perspective of a journalist reporting about the fall of the Western Roman Empire and how it changed Europe. Include details about why Rome declined, with emphasis on the Germanic Invasions and how Europe is changed because of it. Maybe make up fake quotes from citizens, the emperor or military generals about the issues to make it more authentic. Include graphics or pictures to correspond with the story |
Newspaper Article - 15 pts
Issue and Subject Matter- (clear understanding of various reasons Rome fell, including invasions. These should be explained. - 3 total) 6 pts Connections- (Able to demonstrate the political changes in Europe due the decline of the W. Roman Empire - separate Germanic kingdoms) 6 pts Aesthetics/Mechanics- (3 paragraphs in length, proper spelling and grammar, typed or written neatly, organized, includes graphics or pictures) 3 pts |
Option D - Political Cartoon
Create a political cartoon about the fall of the Roman Empire and how it changed Europe. As you know, these are not simple to do. This time you must use at least two of the political cartoon techniques listed below when creating your cartoon. Techniques (must use at least 2) - symbolism - using an object to stand for an idea. caricature - exaggerating a physical feature or habit: big nose, bushy eyebrows, large ears, baldness. captioning and labels - used for clarity and emphasis. analogy - a comparison between two unlike things that share some characteristics. irony - the difference between the way things are and the way things should be or the way things are expected to be. juxtaposition - positioning people or objects near each other, side-by-side. exaggeration - overstating or magnifying a problem. Option E - Comic Strip/Book
Create a comic strip/book about the fall of the Roman Empire and how it changed Europe. This should have a minimum of 4 pages/scenes. Each should focus on a problem that the Roman Empire had and the final page/scene should show the change that occurred in Europe after the fall of the empire. Each scenes should have drawings and descriptions and/or dialogue to help emphasize what is happening. |
Political Cartoon - 15 pts
Issue and Subject Matter- (clear understanding of various reasons Rome fell, including invasions. These should be explained. - 3 total) 6 pts Connections- (Able to demonstrate the political changes in Europe due the decline of the W. Roman Empire - separate Germanic kingdoms) 6 pts Aesthetics/Mechanics- (Texts and graphics are clear, use of political cartoon techniques are evident, shows effort, colorful) Comic Strip - 15 pts
Issue and Subject Matter- (clear understanding of various reasons Rome fell, including invasions. These should be explained. - 3 total) 6 pts Connections- (Able to demonstrate the political changes in Europe due the decline of the W. Roman Empire - separate Germanic kingdoms) 6 pts Aesthetics/Mechanics- (At least 5 pages/scenes, clear and neatly done pictures for each scene, descriptions/dialogue used to emphasize each scene , shows effort, colorful) |