1.  starter activity Watch Bob Hale’s report on the History of Rome and look out for any reasons why the Roman Empire would finally collapse.  Can you see any links with other periods of history?

2. Why did the Roman Empire come to an end? TBAT identify at least 3 reasons why the Roman Empire came to an end To consider the lasting impact of Roman culture To design a monument to the Roman Empire  Learning objectives

3.  Your task Read about the decline of the Roman Empire from the http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/fall_of_an cient_rome.htm Read about the decline of the Roman Empire from the http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/fall_of_an cient_rome.htm http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/fall_of_an cient_rome.htm http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/fall_of_an cient_rome.htm Make a list of reasons why the Roman Empire came to an end Make a list of reasons why the Roman Empire came to an end Which do you think was the most important? Which do you think was the most important? Study the pictures on the next slide. Do you think the invaders of Rome were as destructive as the Romans made out? Explain your ideas Study the pictures on the next slide. Do you think the invaders of Rome were as destructive as the Romans made out? Explain your ideas

5.  Your task Your teacher will give you a copy of page 62 in Contrasts and Connections. Read about the achievements of the Roman Empire and decide which you think have had the most last impact on your life today. Your teacher will give you a copy of page 62 in Contrasts and Connections. Read about the achievements of the Roman Empire and decide which you think have had the most last impact on your life today. Design a monument to the Roman Empire to explain the reasons why it ended and what were its most last achievements. Pitch your design to the class in 30 seconds and decide which is the best. Design a monument to the Roman Empire to explain the reasons why it ended and what were its most last achievements. Pitch your design to the class in 30 seconds and decide which is the best.

6. OKGetting betterWow factor! You’ve included up to two of the causes of the end of the Roman Empire You’ve included up to two contributions of the Roman Empire The drawing is a little bit ‘rough and ready’ Perhaps not everyone has contributed as much as they could have done You’ve included 3-4 important causes of the end of the Roman Empire You’ve included 3-4 important contributions of the Roman Empire The drawing is clear Good group participation, but your pitch could be a little slicker! You’ve included 5 or more important causes of the end of the Roman Empire You’ve included 5 or more important contributions of the Roman Empire – in particular those which affect us today Imaginative and detailed design Excellent group work and a clear and convincing pitch!

7.  Extension task Write a speech to accompany your monument setting out the achievements and failures of the Roman Empire. You speech could be read during the unveiling of your monument! Write a speech to accompany your monument setting out the achievements and failures of the Roman Empire. You speech could be read during the unveiling of your monument!

8.  Homework If you get time – have a go at some of the activities in the Romans booklet on the Studyhistory website If you get time – have a go at some of the activities in the Romans booklet on the Studyhistory website Visit Roman sites this half term – Lullingstone, Richborough or the Roman Museum in Canterbury Visit Roman sites this half term – Lullingstone, Richborough or the Roman Museum in Canterbury Read a book on the Romans, e.g. ‘What the Romans Did for Us’ Read a book on the Romans, e.g. ‘What the Romans Did for Us’

9. Plenary Plenary 3 major causes of the end of the Roman Empire 3 major causes of the end of the Roman Empire 3 lasting influences 3 lasting influences  Roman inventions/ ideas that haven’t survived?  Roman inventions/ ideas that haven’t survived? Goodbye!