Use the resources below to complete the WebQuest that can be found at the link below.

WebQuest link

Project Title: The Fall of the Roman Empire: Causes and Effects

Objective:
Students will research and create a multimedia presentation to explain the different causes of the fall of the Roman Empire and how these causes affected the empire's downfall. 

Project Overview:

Students will work in small groups to create a Google slideshow presentation detailing the causes of the fall of the Roman empire.

Steps for the Project:

1. Assignment:

   • Each group will research the following causes of the fall of the Roman Empire:

     • Political corruption and leadership issues

     • Economic troubles (taxes, inflation, trade)

     • Social unrest (class divisions, loss of loyalty)

     • Barbarian invasions (Visigoths, Vandals, Huns)

     • Military problems (weakening of the Roman legions)

     • Division of the Empire (Eastern and Western Roman Empire)

2. Research Phase:

   • Each group will research the topics using reputable websites.  you must use more than just what was provided for the WebQuest.

   • They should gather information about how the events contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire and include specific examples, such as events, leaders, or battles.

   • Explore both short-term and long-term effects of the causes on the empire.

3. Creating the Presentation:

   • After gathering information, students will create a presentation that explains the causes in detail.

     • Google Slideshow: Use slides to organize and display information with bullet points, images, and short video clips.

4. Slideshow requirements

• Choose a theme.  Changing the background color is NOT a theme

• Transitions between each slide

• Include both a title and conclusion slide

• Include a slide (right before the conclusion slide) that lists the links for each website used

• At least 1 slide for each of the causes listed above (no more than 3 for each cause)

• A picture on each slide (do not make the picture the background

• Your presentation should be at least 10 slides and no more than 20 slides

Assessment:

The project will be assessed based on the following criteria:

1. Research Quality (25%) – Did the group provide accurate and relevant information about each cause?

2. Presentation Creativity (25%) – Was the slideshow creative, engaging, and informative? Did it include visual or interactive elements?

3. Collaboration and Participation (25%) – Did all group members contribute to the research and presentation process?

4. Neatness and timeliness (25%) – Did the group meet deadlines and produce an organized slideshow free of errors?