Summary
Ancient Rome influenced Western society in many ways. Roman ingenuity such as language, laws, hygiene, medicine, architecture, and unification can all be witnessed in the present world we live in. Today you will be using Google Earth to illustrate and research the rise of the Roman Empire (700 B.C.E. – 500 C.E.) You will be responsible for creating a Google Earth Tour that begins in Rome and concludes at Hadrians Wall in Great Britain. As you do your research consider some preventative measures that might be taken to help prevent the future fall of Rome.
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Approaching – Students had to use advanced research methods in order to determine the location of former cities, landmarks, or countries that may no longer in existence in the modern era. Students were not limited to predetermined websites, but were able to choose those containing the most relevant information to assist in their research. The information that the students located online was assembled and organized in a manner that will help other students learn about the rise of the Roman Empire hence giving the class an a concrete reason for doing this project.
Developing: This lesson focused more on the communication than collaboration. Students were given the option to work in self-selected groups, but many chose to complete the project independently. The final products (KMZ) files will be shared and accessible online for anyone to with Google Earth installed to access the files. Those students who choose to create a screen -cast of their tour will have it accessible to the world at large via. Vimeo and/or youtube.
Approaching: Student were given some specific landmarks they were responsible for researching and identifying. However, they were also required to generate their own purposeful questions they had regarding the Roman Empire during its supremacy. Students had to consider the factors that would eventually lead to Rome’s decline, as well as predict what might have happened had there been specific structures or policies in place in order to prevent Romes eventual downfall.
Ideal: Google Earth offers numerous tools that allow students to expand their creativity. For example, students have the ability to insert overlays, voice and video recordings, placemarks, historical time lines, snap shots, fly to’s, etc. The students were given limited direction on what the tour should entail. Through the means of self-discovery, students were able to create a virtual field trip with very little constraints in place.
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