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Five Good Emperors of Ancient Rome
The “Five Good Emperors" of Rome is a term used to refer to a series of Roman Emperors known for their effective leadership during a time of peace and stability in the Roman Empire. This course will review these emperors.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Students will learn by using different techniques to present and discuss information. There will be small lectures, videos, slide shows and class discussions throughout the course. Students will be able to interact with classmates and I during the lessons at appropriate times to discuss topics guided by the teacher to foster further understanding of the subject matter. Students will have a short reading or video to watch before class in weeks 2-5. Students will be assigned a timeline project...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1IntroductionThis week we will discuss what students think make a good leader and compare it to what Roman Citizens thought made a good leader. We will discuss how the “Five Good Emperors” of Rome were defined and introduce you to who they were.Week 2Lesson 2Nerva and TrajanThis week we will discuss Nerva and Trajan.Week 3Lesson 3Hadrian and Antoninus Pius.This week we will discuss Hadrian and Antoninus Pius.Week 4Lesson 4Marcus AureliusThis week we will cover Marcus Aurelius the philosopher king.Week 5Lesson 5Legacy of “Five Good Emperors”In our last week we will discuss the impact our “Five Good Emperors” had on Ancient Rome.
- Students will be able to identify virtues of a good leader. Students will learn why 5 emperors were considered the five good Emperors of ancient Rome. Students will learn about ancient Rome and how it was ruled and established.
I have a Bachelors degree in History and a Masters in Educational Leadership. I have taught Ancient History to multiple age groups and included this unit in my classes in the past. I am offering this class because I love studying Ancient Rome and the leaders that contributed to building an empire. Students will have the opportunity to participate and discuss why they think each leader was labeled a good Emperor during this time period. These discussions will be teacher led with the intent of creating critical thinking skills and furthering the understanding of the content.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Grading
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Grades can be provided by request. Students who want grades will have a series of quizzes and a final exam.
All resources will be posted on the class wall 1 week prior to the lesson. This may include reading handouts, links and videos. The student will need blank and lined paper, pencil or pen and colored pencils for not taking and a timeline project.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
No parent guidance is necessary. Parents are always welcome to listen in on class.
"The Ancient Roman World" By: Ronald Mellor "The History of The Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome" By: Susan Wise Bauer
Joined April, 2020
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Group Class
$90
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
70 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-15 learners per class
