Ask
Students will explore ancient Rome and Greece through interactive stations in the 'Legacy Lab' to identify key differences and similarities in their geography, political structures, social life, and cultural achievements, setting the stage for defining the debate topic and outlining constraints for their comparative analysis.
Day 1
Legacy Lab Introduction
Activity 45m
Imagine
Students will collaboratively brainstorm and document innovative ideas for comparing and debating the key cultural achievements and innovations of ancient Rome and Greece, preparing for the creation of their slideshow and Venn diagram.
Days 2 - 3
Brainstorming Session: Key Topics
Activity 20m
Research Groups Formation
Activity 25m
Legacy Infographic Design
Activity
Comparative Timeline Creation
Activity
Legacy Infographic Design
Activity 25m
Comparative Timeline Creation
Activity 20m
Plan
Students will collaborate to select their stance on the debate, organize their research findings into a detailed slideshow plan, and prepare their arguments by integrating insights from their Venn diagrams, setting the stage for the upcoming creation phase.
Days 4 - 5
Project Planning Session
Activity 25m
Venn Diagram Development
Activity 20m
Detailed Solution Blueprint
Activity
Solution Blueprint Workshop
Activity 25m
Research Strategy Session
Activity 20m
Create
Students will collaboratively create a multimedia slideshow or Canva presentation on selected topics comparing ancient Rome and Greece, incorporating their findings from previous phases to build and test their prototype for the debate and voting session.
Days 6 - 8
Research and Data Collection
Activity 45m
Cultural Influence Infographic
Activity
Infographic Development
Activity 30m
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity 15m
Presentation Content Creation
Activity 30m
Group Discussion and Refinement
Activity 15m
Test
Students will present their Venn diagrams and slideshow content to their peers, conduct mock debates to test the strength of their arguments, and receive peer feedback to validate their conclusions on the cultural impact of ancient Rome and Greece.
Day 9
Test Reflection Journal
Activity
Peer Review Feedback Session
Activity
Peer Review Feedback Session
Activity 20m
Test Reflection Journal
Activity 25m
Improve
Students will evaluate their slideshow presentations and Venn diagrams to identify strengths and areas for improvement, collaboratively refine their arguments and visual content, and prepare for the final debate on the legacy and impact of ancient Rome and Greece.
Days 10 - 11
Presentation Refinement Workshop
Activity 25m
Improvement Strategy Brainstorm
Activity 20m
Improvement Reflection Journal
Activity
Improvement Reflection Journal
Activity 20m
Debate Preparation Session
Activity 25m
Share
Students will present their slideshows, debate on which civilization had the greater impact, vote on the outcome, and reflect on their learning journey, synthesizing insights from the comparison of ancient Rome and Greece.
Day 12
Civilization Impact Debate
Activity
Civilization Impact Debate
Activity 30m
Legacy Showcase Setup
Activity 15m