Process

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.