Lesson Structure 1. Day 1 – Intro to the Eastern Roman Empire (utilize the newspaper article on page 7) Discuss with class several differences Explanation of Project Homework Obtain Podcasts (they are free) 2. Day 2 – Student research in Library 3. Day 3 – Student research in Library 4. Day 4 – Student Skit development 5. Day 5 – Student Skit development 6. Day 6 – Lesson on impacts of the Eastern Roman Empire (separate appointments for taping) 7. Day 7 – Lesson on the Interactions of neighboring cultures with Eastern Roman Empire (separate appointments for taping) 8. Day 8 – How did the Eastern Roman Empire fall? (Intro to the crusades) (separate appointments for taping) 9. Days 9, 10, 11– News broadcasts (3 per day) Students give a rubric grade with comments on performances.