Overview of Emperor Claudius Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the life and achievements of Emperor Claudius, including his unexpected rise to power and significant contributions to the Roman Empire. They will explore Claudius' military conquests, public works projects, and the political challenges he faced during his reign. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Claudius Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Claudius Research Worksheet.docx
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