Specific Expectations (2016 Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 12 Classical Studies & International Languages, p.94-107)

C1.1 Chronology: identify key events and periods in classical history and locate them within a chronological framework

C1.2 Political and Socio-economic Structures: analyse and describe the political and socioeconomic structures associated with different periods and societies in the classical world, including the degree to which they exemplified concepts of social justice, equity, and diversity (e.g., define the concept of the “barbarian” in ancient 

C2.1 Topography and Settlement: identify key topographical features in the ancient Mediterranean world

C2.2 Human Responses to Geography: describe ways in which humans interacted with physical geography to shape the environment to their needs and aspirations in classical times

C3.1 Historical and Geographical Terminology: identify historical, political, legal, and geographical words, phrases, and terms in English derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly 

C4.1 Investigating Connections: describe ways in which ancient Greek and Roman actions, events, institutions, and processes influenced other ancient societies and later cultures 

Reflecting on Connections: describe ways in which knowledge of Greek and Roman history and geography relates to and enhances their understanding of political, social, and economic events and issues in other cultures, including in modern times

D1.1 Philosophical Theories: identify key philosophical figures and theories in the classical world, and describe various ways in which they influenced their societies 

D1.2 Scientific Inquiry: demonstrate an understanding of the nature and importance of scientific inquiry in the classical world

D2.1 Characteristics of Classical Religions: identify classical religions, religious practices, and religious institutions, and demonstrate an understanding of their significance for their adherents 

D2.2 Relationships among Religions of the Ancient World: analyse ways in which classical religions and other religions of the ancient world influenced one another

D3.1 Philosophical, Scientific, and Religious Terminology: identify philosophical, scientific, and religious words, phrases, and terms in English derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly

D4.2 Reflecting on Connections: describe ways in which their knowledge of classical philosophy, scientific inquiry, and religion relates to and enhances their understanding of developments in these and other fields, from classical times to the present 

E1.1 Archaeological History: describe important discoveries in the history of archaeological investigations of classical sites and their significance for our understanding of classical cultures 

E1.2 Archaeological Practices: describe past and contemporary practices used in archaeological investigations of classical sites

E1.3 Archaeological Issues: identify and explain practical and ethical issues arising from archaeological investigations of classical sites

E1.4 Art and Architecture: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the periods, styles, and media of classical art and architecture

E2.1 Social Organization and Customs: use information about ancient Greek and Roman material culture to make inferences about the social organization and customs of classical cultures 

E2.2 Technology and Material Culture: use evidence from architectural structures and archaeological finds to make inferences about the technological capabilities of classical societies, including in fields such as engineering transportation, war, and agriculture 

E3.1 Material Culture Terminology: identify English words, phrases, and terms related to material culture that are derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly

E4.1 Investigating Connections: identify and describe aspects of classical material culture that influenced or that are reflected in other ancient societies and later cultures

E4.2 Reflecting on Connections: describe ways in which their knowledge of classical material culture relates to and enhances their understanding of other cultures and fields of human activity from classical times to the present

Week 2: 

CLASSWORK:

1. Origins of Rome lecture

2. Roman Republic lecture

3. Punic Wars lecture

4. Roman Society During the Late Republic Lecture

HOMEWORK:

1. Video: Etruscans: Italian Civilization Before Ancient Rome

2. Video: Conflict of the Orders

3. Video: Destruction of Carthage

REVIEW QUESTION:

1. Within the context of Roman republic’s geographical location, government structure, and military strategy of appeasement, how was Rome able gain and maintain dominance over and the Mediterranean world?

Week 4: 

CLASSWORK:

1.  Nerva-Antonine Dynasty, The 5 Good Emperors lecture

2.  Severan Dynasty

3. Diocletian, Tetrarchy, & Constantine the Great 

4.  UNIT 3 TEST

HOMEWORK:

1. Video: How Roman trade with India made the Empire Rich

2. Video: Roman-Chinese Relations and Contacts

3. Video: Germania

4. Video: Sassanid Persian Empire

5. Read Urbanism and the division of labour in the Roman Empire

REVIEW QUESTION:

1. What was the impact of the development and of Roman cement, brick and mortar masonry, and concrete?

2. Discuss, using 3 examples, how Rome was a multicultural empire?

Unit 3 Test Outline :

• Brightspace online quiz

• Available from the beginning of class to the end of class

• 1 attempt for each question, so be careful

1st Day:  Part A.  Roman Empire Map from the Charts & Maps page (K/U)

        Part B. Translate the Latin passage from CLC ST. 4 (A)

2nd Day: Part C.  Answer one of the provided Unit 3 review questions in 300-400 words (C & T/I)...

CONTENT: 

• Does it seem you used appropriate sources

• Are your facts accurate

• How well you know the material

Incomplete  0 Needs Improvement  5 Satisfactory  6 or 7 Good  8 or 9 Excellent  9.5 or 10

LOGIC & REASONING: 

• Clear, concise, appropriate arguments

• How effectively you answered the question

• How well you connect your ideas to the facts

Incomplete  0 Needs Improvement  5 Satisfactory  6 or 7 Good  8 or 9 Excellent  9.5 or 10

LANGUAGE & BREADTH: 

• Proper spelling, grammar and style

• How effectively you communicated your answer

Incomplete  0 Needs Improvement  5 Satisfactory  6 or 7 Good  8 or 9 Excellent  9.5 or 10