Lesson Plan

Pbs: Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Slaves, the Labor Force, and the Economy

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In this lesson, students will examine the various social classes and learn about the critical role that slaves, freemen, and plebeians played in the day-to-day operations of the Roman Empire. Students will learn about the various social classes and the life experiences of people from these classes. As a final activity, students will complete a creative writing assignment that addresses how the Roman class system and the use of slavery may have ultimately contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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