Contributor’s Name (Your Name): Tiffany Rothermel
This COS includes a geography review and a review of the fall of the Roman Empire. The explorations timeline is used. The Seven Gateways and solo time are addressed in 2 of the lessons. Students work on a historical scene investigation and a “build your own empire” project. “By the Waters of Babylon” by Stephen Vincent Benet is the thematic seminar piece.
Theme: Explorations and New Beginnings
Geared toward ages: 12-14
Kick off
: “The Road Not Taken”
Seminar Title
: By the Waters of Babylon
Group Initiative: Scavenger hunt and Peanut Butter River
Project: Build Your Own Empire
Outside Opportunity: National Air and Space Museum