Fall of Rome Ancient Roman Empire Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
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Make learning about ancient Rome engaging and educational with this bundle of investigation activities! Your students will try to crack the great mysteries of ancient Rome through investigation case file activities that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on the Roman EmpPrice $12.49Original Price $21.97Save $9.48
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What caused the fall of the Roman Empire? Your students will explore leading theories, maps, and primary sources with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome! Students will learn about the division of the Roman Empire, its decline, and ultimate fall through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!
A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the rise of Rome, the transition from republic to empire, the Crisis of the Third Century, the Diocletian Reforms, the invasions of Rome, the division of the Roman Empire, and much more is provided. Leading theories about the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire are provided. Student detectives will encounter background information, primary source texts, artifacts, and maps while taking detective notes on what they learn. They will then answer the reading comprehension response questions, complete a timeline activity, and draw and support their own hypothesis about the fall of Rome! Three bonus writing extension activities included as well.
This investigation activity can be used as a printable packet activity, or as an engaging stations classroom activity with groups! Teacher and student notes are provided, along with an answer key for the background reading comprehension activity.
This activity is provided in both ready-to-print color and black and white versions.
This resource makes learning about ancient Rome and ancient civilizations highly engaging and is a great supplement, introduction, or reinforcement activity to any lesson! Students will leave the lesson with an understanding of the events leading up to the fall of Rome, and a wide range of perspectives.
Looking for more mystery of history CSI activities? Check out the Ancient Rome CSI Activity Bundle!
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