I, Claudius Lesson Plan

Social Order in Rome

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will research about various aspects of Roman daily life

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.9

Structure:

Brainstorming (10 minutes)

Start by brainstorming with the class on what they already know about about life in ancient Rome. Using a smart or white board, create a bullet point list of student responses. Then ask one thing the students would like to learn about life in ancient Rome, also recording these responses.

Research (15-25 minutes)

Students should then be given time to read or research about the various social classes in Rome. Both PBS and National Geographic offer great...