Materials

• Copy of “Rise of Russia: Lasting Contributions” class notes (Attachment D) for each student
• Overhead projector (optional)
• Teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other activity

Instructional Activities

NOTE: The following Web resources may be helpful in teaching this session:

•“Gallery: Byzantine Images.” Fordham University. <http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/byzantium/images.html#ex1>.
• Mosaic Project.” History for Kids. http://www.historyforkids.org/crafts/projects/mosaic.htm>.

1. Review content covered to this point in the unit.
   
   
2. Display “Rise of Russia: Lasting Contributions” class notes from Attachment D on the board or overhead. Discuss each note, checking regularly for student understanding. (NOTE: This may take two sessions).
   
   
3. Instruct students to analyze information about the Byzantine contributions. For example, assign portions of the two versions of history that Procopius wrote about Theodora, or instruct students to create a mosaic.
   
   
4. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.