Game Based Lesson Plan

Instructional Game Lesson Plan Year Level: 3rd yr. Highschool

I. Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to…

a. Get to know some of the Emperors of the Roman Empire b. Distinguish each of the Emperors through their achievements, way of living and controversies that besieged them c. Put themselves in the place of an emperor and learn how they ruled their empire.

II. Subject Matter: Roman Empire: The Emperors of Rome III. Instructional Materials a. Computer Set b. Internet Connection c.

Macromedia Flash plug-in

IV. Procedure a. Open the link below and follow the procedures that follow: http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/special/emperor_game.html b. Click on “Enter the Emperor Game” c. Choose an emperor you want to be, read and follow the storyline. d. Answer the questions by clicking on the letter that fits your actions then click “continue” e. Answer all the questions and see if you are fit to become an emperor of Rome. f. You can explore a little before making your decision. For more information, follow the links below: http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/augustus.html http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/claudius.html http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/nero.html g. When you have finished the game, give the results of your “ruling” by sending through e-mail at [email protected]