Correlation to State Content Standards
7.1.2: Discuss the geographic borders of the empire at its height and the factors that threatened its territorial cohesion.
7.1.1: Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome.
7.1.3.: Describe the establishment by Constantine of the new capital in Constantinople and the development of the Byzantine Empire,…
Expected Student Outcomes (Objective)
Students will be:
1. Assessed on the Roman and Byzantine Empire.
Literacy Standard
RH7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
RH 2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
WHST 1a: Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
Anticipatory Set (5 min.)
Will Be done once students finish test
Direct Instruction (5 min.)
SDAIE: Model: Test Directions: Teacher will go over the directions of the test.
Guided Practice (5 min.)
SDAIE: Model: Test: Teacher will pass out test materials and answer questions students may have.
Independent Practice (40 min.)
SDAIE: Metacognition: Roman Empire Exam: Students will work on answering questions dealing with the rise and fall of the Roman empire to the creation of the Byzantine Empire, and the establishment of Christianity.
Homework.
EdPuzzle: Intro to the Dark Ages
Closure (2 min.)
1. Clean up.
2. Dismiss Class.