Macrobian Empire

Ms. Pruett

World History
Learning Objective a. Common Core Standard 3: Students will investigate the diffusion and interaction of cultures from the classical period through the age of discovery. Objective 1: Appraise the major characteristics of interregional contact that linked the people of Africa, Asia, and Europe. Language Objective a. WIDA Listening Level 3: Identify everyday examples of content-based concepts described orally. Listening Level 3: Associate oral language with different time frames. Writing Level 3: Give opinions, preferences, and reactions along with reasons.

Before Teaching
Academic Language to Teach a. CE/Common Era b. Empire c. Bow d. String a bow e. Demands f. Invade Materials a. Map of the world b. Map of ancient world c. Resistance rope thingy d. A prize

Goal
Experience modern warfare and how countries interact today compared to how things were in the 6th century CE

Bell Ringer
What is this,and how is it used?

Introduction
a. Today we are going to talk about the Macrobians, they lived in Somalia in the sixth century CE or Common Era. Who can show me where Somalia is on the map? Now lets find it on this map of the ancient world. Who will volunteer? What do you know about Somalia? Do you know anyone from Somalia? Today we will also talk about Persia, Persia is where Iraq and Iran are today. Who will find those countries on the map for me? Now we will find Persia on the map of the ancient world. What can you tell me about Iran and Iraq? The Macrobians were a very rich kingdom known for being powerful warriors that were also very tall and handsome. The Emperor of Persia, Cambyses was also very powerful and he wanted to expand his empire. He was also a very short man. When he tried to invade macrobia the Macrobian king (we don't know his name) said he could take over the country if he could string a Macrobian Bow by himself. If Cambyses couldn't do it then the Persians had to leave Macrobia and "Pray the Macrobians chose to never invade Persia". Who gets in fights with their siblings or their family? What do you do to solve it when you get in a fight?

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Reference Maps
Macrobia Somalia

Procedures
a. Today we are going to form nations and compete for (insert prize here). First I need you all to line up according to height. The tallest person will be the king/queen of Macrobia and the shortest person will be the Emperor/Empress of Persia. (Split the rest of the class down the middle to form teams) You will each have ten minutes to make a list of three demands for the other team to accomplish. If they cannot accomplish them all then the team doesn't get the prize if they do then the team will get the prize. First there are some rules. It has to be safe It has to be done inside the classroom It has to be respectful Each team will write down their demands to give to the other team and edit them to make sure everything is spelled correctly. The King/Emperor will be the spokesman for the team. (ten minutes to make demands and write down with a five and one minute warning) Macrobian team goes first to give demands, persia carries out. (15 Min) Persian team gives demands, Macrobian team carries out. (15 min)

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Assessment
a. Who thinks they know who won the contest between the Persians and the Macrobians? It was the Macrobians the Persians couldn't string the bow. Who can tell me how the two countries solved their fight? Good they gave a list of demands and followed by the results of the contest. How do countries solve their problems today? Who can give me an example?

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