Barbarian Migrations and the Fall of Rome Slideshow Presentation

Help your students make sense of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire through the movements of the Goths. This ready-to-use 16-slide presentation gives a clear, chronological account of the Gothic migrations and invasions that reshaped Europe at the end of the ancient period and into the early medieval world. Designed to support content delivery and historical understanding, it breaks down complex events into manageable sections for Year 8 students.

What’s Included:
16 visually engaging PowerPoint slides

Content based directly on the linked History Skills article

Clear timeline of Gothic movements from the 3rd to 5th centuries

Explanation of key causes, including pressure from the Huns and Roman weaknesses

Description of major events such as the Battle of Adrianople and the Sack of Rome

Consequences of the Gothic settlements in former Roman territories

Vocabulary support for key terms

Prompt questions to guide class discussion or note-taking

Benefits for Teachers:
Saves preparation time with a structured, curriculum-aligned lesson

Simplifies a challenging historical transition with direct explanations

Builds strong content knowledge as a lead-in to further medieval studies

Supports classroom discussion with embedded questions and visual aids

Benefits for Students:
Helps build chronological awareness of major historical change

Reinforces historical cause-and-effect reasoning

Provides scaffolding to help understand the fall of Rome and rise of medieval Europe

Encourages engagement with a pivotal period through accessible language

Curriculum Fit:
This presentation supports the Year 8 History curriculum, particularly the depth study on the ancient to modern transition. It directly aligns with outcomes related to historical knowledge, cause and effect, continuity and change, and understanding key events that contributed to the end of ancient societies.