The Fall of Rome Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will gain a chronological understanding of the fall of the Western Roman Empire. They will develop an awareness of the transformation of the ancient world to the early modern world, including the decline of the Roman Empire in western Europe. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from research, and watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Fall of Rome Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the following web page:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Fall of Rome Research Worksheet.docx
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Option 3: Watch video


Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet below:

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Fall of the West Viewing Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the questions by watching the documentary below:

Watch on YouTube


Test your learning



Extension activities



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