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Friends, Romans, Countrymen... Lesson PlanFriends, Romans, Countrymen... Lesson Plan
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Friends, Romans, Countrymen...

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Learners research an important person or place from Ancient Roame and communicate their findings in a report that includes a map and illustration. Students may publish their reports online.

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the roman empire, ancient rome

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roman empire, World History, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
Ed Software

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