Roman Empire

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:

• http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/index.html

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