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Fall River Public SchoolsHistory/ Social Studies DepartmentGrade 7: Unit 5 Ancient Rome Fall River Public Schools Social Studies CurriculumGrade: 7 Unit: The Rise of RomeTime 7 WeeksEssential Questions:What were the benefits of Rome’s Geography?How does our government today compare with the Roman Republic?How did the plebians fight for their rights?Should the Roman Empire have expanded as large as it did?What was life like for the ancient Romans, rich and poor?What lasting impacts have the Romans had on our world today?Key VocabularyEtruscansRomulus and RemusRepublicPatriciansPlebiansPeninsulaPunic WarsPax RomanaExpansionEmperorEmpireCitizensForumDomeVaultColosseumLegacy Common Core Literacy StandardsRH 1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis ofprimary and secondary sources.RH 2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primaryor secondary source; provide an accurate summary of thesource distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.RH 3. Identify key steps in a text’s description of a processrelated to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law,how interest rates are raised or lowered).RH 9. Analyze the relationship between a primary andsecondary source on the same topic.WHST 2. Write informative/explanatory texts, including thenarration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.WHST 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which thedevelopment, organization, and style are appropriate to task,purpose, and audience.WHST 10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time forreflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a singlesitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks,purposes, and audiences.Close Reading Standards for Informational Text- Integration of knowledge and Ideas (Grades 6-8)RH7 Integrate visual information (e.g. in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital textsRH8 Distinguish among fact, opinion and reasoned judgment in textRH9 Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY Skills and Concepts 1. Compare information shown on modern and historical mapsof the same region. (G)2. Use correctly the words or abbreviations for identifying timeperiods or dates in historicalnarratives (decade, age, era, century, millennium, AD/CE,BC/BCE, c., and circa). Identify in BC/BCE dates the highernumber as indicating the older year (that is, 3000 BC/BCE isearlier than 2000 BC/BCE) (H)3. Construct and interpret timelines of events and civilizationsstudied. (H)4. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources anddescribe how each kind of source isused in interpreting history. (H)5. Identify multiple causes and effects when explaininghistorical events. (H)Massachusetts Learning StandardsTHE ROOTS OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION: ANCIENT ROME, C. 500 BC/BCE–500 AD/CE7.35 On a historical map, identify ancient Rome and trace the extent of the Roman Empire to 500 AD/CE. (H, G)7.36 Explain how the geographical location of ancient Rome contributed to the shaping of Roman society and theexpansion of its political power in the Mediterranean region and beyond. (H, G, E)7.37 Explain the rise of the Roman Republic and the role of mythical and historical figures in Roman history. (H)A. Romulus and Remus B. Hannibal and the Carthaginian WarsC. Cicero D. Julius Caesar and Augustus E.Hadrian7.38 Describe the government of the Roman Republic and its contribution to the development of democraticprinciples, including separation of powers, rule of law, representative government, and the notion of civic duty. (H,C)7.39 Describe the influence of Julius Caesar and Augustus in Rome’s transition from a republic to an empire and explain the reasons for the growth and long life of the Roman Empire. (H, E)A. Military organization, tactics, and conquests; and decentralized administration B. the purpose and functions of taxes C. the promotion of economic growth through the use of a standard currency, road construction, and the protection of trade routes D. the benefits of a Pax Romana7.40 Describe the characteristics of slavery under the Romans. (H) 7.41 Describe the origins of Christianity and its central features. (H)A. monotheismB. the belief in Jesus as the Messiah and God’s son who redeemed humans from sin C. the concept of salvationD. belief in the Old and New TestamentE. the lives and teachings of Jesus and Saint Paul F. the relationship of early Christians to officials of the Roman Empire7.42 Explain how inner forces (including the rise of autonomous military powers, political corruption, and economic and political instability) and external forces (shrinking trade, attacks, and invasions) led to the disintegration of the Roman Empire (H,E)7.44 Explain the spread and influence of the Roman alphabet and the Latin Language, the use of Latin as the language of education for more than 1,000 years, and the role of Latin and Greek in scientific and academic vocabulary. (H) Unit Objectives1 Students examine the characteristics of civilizations within the study of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome: ? presence of geographic boundaries, and political institutions and economy that produces food surpluses; ? a concentration in population in distinct areas or cities; ? existence of social classes; ? developed systems of religion, learning, art, and architecture; and ? a system of record keeping. 2 Students compare information from modern and historical maps of the same region, and explain the influence geography had on how a particular civilization developed (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome). 3 Students explain the impact of tools, fire, and the agricultural revolution on emerging ancient river civilizations. 4 Students distinguish between the fundamental beliefs of polytheistic and monotheistic religions (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, Greece, Rome). 5Students describe the government of the Roman Republic and its contribution to the development of democratic principles, including separation of powers, rule of law, representative government, and the notion of civic duty. 6Students explain the reasons for the growth and long life of the Roman Empire and how inner forces (including the rise of autonomous military powers, political corruption, and economic and political instability) and external forces (shrinking trade, attacks, and invasions) led to its disintegration. 7Students summarize important achievements of ancient civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome).Primary Source(s)Secondary Source(s)Excerpt from Strabo’s Geography, Book V Chapter 3 DBQ: “What Were the Primary Reasons for the Fall of Rome” (Multiple Docs, Transparencies, Scoring Guide attached)Close Read: “Aenid” by Virgil Translated by: Robert FitzgeraldClose View (Video): Romulus and RemusClose Read: Excerpt from Gladiator by Richard Watkins (Lesson Plan Attached)Guiding Assessment Question(s)What were important characteristics of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire?How does the Roman Empire still impact our world today?Summative Task(s):Unit Test with content-based multiple choice questions and open response. Close Reading or DBQ:DBQ Project: “What were the primary reasons for the fall of Rome?”Common Writing Prompt:Did the benefits of Roman expansion outweigh the costs?Formative Task(s)Daily exit slipsDaily Homework assignmentsNotebook entries and notebook checks251460078740History/Social Studies Department Pacing CalendarCourse: 7th Grade Ancient Civilizations 00History/Social Studies Department Pacing CalendarCourse: 7th Grade Ancient Civilizations 5143500222885OCTOBER 2013SMTWTFS1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303100OCTOBER 2013SMTWTFS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031-228600222885Units of StudyUnit 1- The First Humans: Hominids, Sumer And MesopotamiaSeptember 5 – October 18 Unit 2- Civilizations of the Nile: AncientEgypt and KushOctober 21 – November 27Unit 3- Ancient World ReligionsDecember 2– January 24Unit 4- Ancient GreeceJanuary 27 – March 28Unit 5 – Ancient RomeMarch 31 – May 16Unit 6 – Exploring the Ancient World: WhatMakes a Society Fair?May 27 – June 20 00Units of StudyUnit 1- The First Humans: Hominids, Sumer And MesopotamiaSeptember 5 – October 18 Unit 2- Civilizations of the Nile: AncientEgypt and KushOctober 21 – November 27Unit 3- Ancient World ReligionsDecember 2– January 24Unit 4- Ancient GreeceJanuary 27 – March 28Unit 5 – Ancient RomeMarch 31 – May 16Unit 6 – Exploring the Ancient World: WhatMakes a Society Fair?May 27 – June 20 73152001699895FEBRUARY 2014SMTWTFS1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272800FEBRUARY 2014SMTWTFS1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272804502150JUNE 2014SMTWTFS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293000JUNE 2014SMTWTFS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293003007360MARCH 2014SMTWTFS234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303100MARCH 2014SMTWTFS234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303143434003007360MAY 2014SMTWTFS1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303100MAY 2014SMTWTFS1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303121717003007360APRIL 2014SMTWTFS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293000APRIL 2014SMTWTFS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293021717001521460JANUARY 2014SMTWTFS1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303100JANUARY 2014SMTWTFS1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303101521460DECEMBER 2013SMTWTFS1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303100DECEMBER 2013SMTWTFS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031434340035560NOVEMBER 2013SMTWTFS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293000NOVEMBER 2013SMTWTFS123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930035560SEPTEMBER 2013SMTWTFS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293000SEPTEMBER 2013SMTWTFS123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930Unit 5: Calendar At a GlanceWeek1Mapping RomeGeography of RomeGeography of Rome: Close Read Week2Geography and Early Development (Ch 32 PDF)Origins of Rome Origins of Rome The Rise of the Roman RepublicFrom Republic to EmpireWeek 3From Republic to EmpireFrom Republic to EmpirePompeiiPompeiiGood Friday VacationWeek4GladiatorsGladiatorsDaily Life in the Roman EmpireDaily Life in the RomanEmpireDaily Life in Roman EmpireWeek5The Legacy of Rome in Modern WorldThe Legacy of Rome inThe Modern WorldThe Legacy of Rome in the Modern WorldDebate/DiscussionAssessmentWeek6DBQ/ Skill BuildingWhat were the primary Reasons for the fall of Rome?DBQ/ Skill BuildingWhat were the primary Reasons for the fall of Rome?DBQ/ Skill BuildingWhat were the primary Reasons for the fall of Rome?WritingPeer EditingWeek7PojectProjectProjectReviewUnit Assessment ................
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