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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Reorganization of Empire: Successors of Constantine

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, tells of the fate of the Roman Empire after the death of Constantine.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Extinction of the Western Empire: Great Invasions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article from the 1901 textbook by William Morey, you read about the split of Rome into East and West. and the invasions of swarms of barbarians.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Fall of the Western Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This last entry in William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about the final demise of the Roman Empire in the West, the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Website
Friesian School

Fresian School: Decadence of Roman History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Fresian School, gives a discussion of the Roman Empire, the decadence of the emperors and citizens, the coming of Christianity, the pagan hordes, and "scrupulous observance of the privileges of...
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Unit Plan
Other

Collapse and Germanization of the Roman Empire: Upheaval in the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes many factors leading up to the deposition of Romulus Augustulus by Odovacar, marking the traditional fall of the Roman Empire.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Alaric

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides detail about Alaric and the sack of Rome. Includes photos, timeline and links to further reading.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Alaric the Visigoth

For Students 3rd - 8th
History for Kids presents overview of the Visigoth leader, Alaric I, who rose to prominence in the Roman Army and is responsible for the sack of Rome. Teacher resources included.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Fall of the Roman Empire

For Students 2nd - 7th
Article ending with a short quiz for kids gives an overview of the weakening and eventual fall of the Roman Empire.