Roman Empire
Day 1 (12/10):
Google Earth -- Roman History Trip
Assignment: Map of Roman Empire (due Wednesday)
Day 2 (12/11): Introduction to the rise of Rome and its impact.
Assignment: Read and take notes on Chapter 6, Section 1 (155-159).
Day 3 (12/12):
Discussion on the Roman Republic
Day 4 (12/13):
- Quiz on Chapter 6.1. For review, consult the Crash Course video below:
- Assignment: Complete reading and notes on Chapter 6.2
Day 5 - 9 (12/14 - 12/21): "Who's Who in the Roman Empire" - Project
(Project directions can be found at http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/educators/lesson5.html)
Utilize the following website to begin your research:
Monday -- Poster Work. Posters will be used as intros in the class documentary. They should include a picture, name, date, 3 facts, and one sentence that highlights the significance of your Roman.
Tuesday -- Poster / Script Work. Posters are due at the end of the hour.
Wednesday -- Script Work -- Scripts due at the end of the hour. See rubric below for details.
Thursday/Friday -- Filming class documentary -- when not filming, we will also be watching the documentary Rome: Engineering an Empire.
Day 10 (1/2): Review key elements of the shift from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. See 6.2 notes in above slideshow.
Assignment: Chapter 6.2 Geography Application handout (not digitized).
Day 11 (1/3):
- Caesar History Makers Reading and discussion
- Overview of Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana (see Khan Academy clip below).
Day 12 (1/4):
- Ancient Rome -- Quiz #2
Assignment: Chapter 6.4 (Fall of the Roman Empire) Notes
Day 13 (1/7):
- Group brainstorming and presentations -- 5 causes of the decline of Rome
- Food For Thought Handout -- Rome and Modern US? -- Discussion
Days 14-16 (1/8-1/10)
- Tuesday: Watch student made documentary / Read Chapter 6.5 (Greco-Roman Culture)
- Wednesday: Discuss Impact of Greco-Roman culture on modern civilization / Zip Around Exam Review
- Thursday: Ancient Rome Unit Exam