Roman Rulers through History – Junior Instructor – Middle Spring
$63.63
“Learning the ins and outs of the Roman Rulers from the beginning of the empire is an enjoyable and fascinating way to understand the history of Italy!” ~ Alex the Polymath
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| Junior Instructor | Alex the Polymath |
| Content Levels | Grades 5-6 • Upper Elementary Grades 6-7 • Middle School |
| Course Length | 8 Weeks |
| Live Webinars Held On | Thursdays, 11:00 - 11:50 AM Pacific - Middle Semester - 3/28/24 - 5/18/24 |
Understanding the progression of Roman Rulers is a critical component of understanding Roman Rulers. This class will introduce you to the intriguing lives of the Roman Rulers. The focus will be on understanding their backgrounds and major historical events that occurred during their reigns.
It is hoped that students will leave this class with a broad expanse of knowledge regarding how the monarchs fit into the fabric of history.
Roman Monarchs Through History will cover the Roman Kings and Emperors, starting with Romulus going to Umberto II
What to expect in the Required section in the classroom each week:
- Read the weekly assignment in the course textbook.
- Watch 1-2 videos about the weekly subject.
- Respond to 1-2 forum prompts — writing at least one five-sentence paragraph for each.
- Respond with positive and encouraging comments on their classmates’ posts in the classroom forums.
What to expect in the Highly Suggested & Optional sections in the classroom each week:
- Curated resources, including websites & videos, are provided to excite learners and to add depth to the subject matter.
- An extra forum to continue learning.
What to expect during the weekly webinar:
- Weekly webinars are 50 minutes long. Webinars are recorded and are available for students with schedule conflicts.
- Primary instruction and guided discussions are provided during live webinars.
- Active Participation (via the microphone and chat) in online class discussions.
Before taking this course, students should be able to:
- Read at a solid 4th-grade level or above.
- Write a few sentences independently.
Students should be willing to:
- Actively participate (via the microphone) in the class discussion.
- Encourage class discussion by adding their questions/ideas in the chat window during the webinar.
- Respond with positive and encouraging comments on their classmates’ posts in the classroom forums.
Required books & materials:
- Rome and Romans (Usborne Time Traveler) by Heather Amery and Patricia Vanags
- ISBN-10 is 0746030711
- ISBN-13 is 978-0746030714
- History for kids: Roman Empire by Dinobibi Publishing
- ISBN-10 is 1074539389
- ISBN-13 is 978-1074539382