The Byzantine Empire

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The Byzantine Empire

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This lesson is designed to help high school students compare and contrast the similarities and differences of the Byzantines’ empire during the Middle Ages. Students will learn about the vast Byzantine territory, the influence of its culture, and how it split from Rome. The lesson also includes strategies for ELL students.

Education Levels:

Subject:

World History, Geography, Writing (composition), Process Skills

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students, English as a second language (ESL) students

Online provider:

Wikispaces

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Keywords:

Byzantine Empire, Roman Empire, Justinian, Charlemagne , Constantine

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers

Publisher:

Wikispaces

Contributor:

Kimberly Rydzewski, Kevin Fluke, Wayne Smith

Is Part Of:

http://thebyzantineempire.wikispaces.com/

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Map of Byzantine Empire under Justinian; Overhead projector and transparencies; Computer with Internet access; Projection device; Student notebooks

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Language Arts, History, Geography

Instructional Methods

Assessment Method:

Testing, Informal assessment

Interaction Method:

Small group instruction, Large Group instruction

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

South Carolina Social Studies Academic Standards (2011)

Early Cultures to 1600

Standard 6-2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of life in ancient civilizations and their contributions to the modern world.

Explain the decline and collapse of the Roman Empire and the impact of the Byzantine Empire, including the Justinian Code and the preservation of ancient Greek and Roman learning, architecture, and government.

Broad Correlation

Sunshine State Standards: Social Studies (2008)

World History

Recognize significant events, figures, and contributions of medieval civilizations (Byzantine Empire, Western Europe, Japan).

Locate the extent of Byzantine territory at the height of the empire.

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Speaking and Listening Standards

Comprehension and Collaboration

Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9—10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

This data provided by the Achievement Standards Network

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