Students will research in groups of 3 – 4 to research a specific Eastern Roman Emperor Students will utilize the web to read the selected documents. There are several other suggested sites to obtain a further knowledge base. Students will summarize at least one document. All sites must be read and summarized by the group. Students will listen to the podcasts at http://www.anders.com/lectures/lars_brownworth/12_byzantine_rulers/ for their respected Emperor and summarize the selections. Students will keep all summaries in a group portfolio. Each Group will create a 5 - 10 minute news show about times of their particular emperor. This will be recorded onto a DVD and shown to the class on the Television. Students can vary the program – Talk show, investigative reporters in field, CNN type or political talking heads (instead or the democrats and republicans they can be the reds and greens). A copy of the skit / outline is to be included in the group portfolio showing relatively equal roles for each group member Student are required to tape their shows prior to school during 0 period in room 313 or period 9 in room B17 (discuss with teacher to make an appointment)