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)
