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Ancient Rome Layered Curriculum

DIRECTIONS: The next several days are going to be set up a little differently. You will be working independently, in groups, and with us to complete a number of tasks or projects that all related to Ancient Rome. Each task is worth a specific number of points. Every time you complete a task, you will show either Mr. Smith or Mrs. Sarno-Ullo the completed assignment and we will sign off on your earned points. Our goal is to make sure that you are actually learning the information covered in these activities. DO NOT LOSE THIS POINT SHEET AS IT IS PROOF OF THE WORK! IF YOU LOSE THIS SHEET, WE CAN NOT GIVE YOU CREDIT AT THE END OF THE UNIT!

|Layer A: Collect Information |

|ALL Activities marked with a ‘(’ ARE REQUIRED. Otherwise, you select your choices. |

|ACTIVITY OPTIONS: |POINTS |Points |Teacher |

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|Objective 1: “Geography of Rome”- Complete THE REQUIRED Activity. |

|Total to complete in this objective: 1 |

| |6 points | | |

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|Location & Map: Actively read about the geographic context of Rome and how it expanded over time into an empire. Label | | | |

|the blank map. Then, using the TEAL paragraph template, explain and evaluate how the geographic context of Rome affects | | | |

|the empire. | | | |

|Objective 2: “Roman Republic”- Complete the required activities and CHOOSE ONE OTHER ACTIVITY. |

|Total to complete in this objective: 4 |

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|Video: Watch the “Roman Republic” Brain Pop Video. While watching the video, fill out the brainstorm with important |3 points | | |

|notes and info. because you will need to answer the following multiple choice questions. *If you do not take notes on | | | |

|the back, you will not earn credit.* | | | |

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|Laws: Actively read about the Twelve Tables created in Roman society under the republic and answer the questions. |5 points | | |

|Social Classes: Actively read about Roman society (plebeians and patricians). Using the Venn diagram, explain the | | | |

|similarities and differences of these two groups. |5 points | | |

|The rule and assassination of Julius Caesar: Actively read about Julius Caesar as ruler of Rome and his death. Fill out| | | |

|the pros and cons chart about Julius Caesar as dictator of Rome. |5 points | | |

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|ALL OTHER OBJECTIVE 2 ACTIVITIES MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THIS ONE. | | | |

|TEAL Paragraph: Using TEAL strategies, explain and evaluate how the Roman Republic impacted society? Be sure to use key |7 points | | |

|words (MINIMUM OF 4): republic, senate, assembly, consul, plebeian, patrician, Julius Caesar, Twelve Tables | | | |

|Objective 3: “Rise of the Roman Empire”- Complete the REQUIRED Activities and CHOOSE ONE OTHER ACTIVITY. |

|Total to complete in this objective: 4 |

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|Video: Watch the “Rise of the Roman Empire” Brain Pop Video. While watching the video, fill out the brainstorm with |3 points | | |

|important notes and info. because you will need to answer the following multiple choice questions. *If you do not take | | | |

|notes on the back, you will not earn credit.* | | | |

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|“All Roads lead to Rome”: Actively read about Rome’s great road system. Fill out the graphic organizer—pros and cons—of|5 points | | |

|this network of roads. | | | |

|Augustus—Life in the Roman Empire: Actively read about the changes made under ruler Augustus in the Roman Empire. Using| | | |

|the graphic organizer, explain the political, social, and economic changes that came about during the Roman Empire. | | | |

|Explain how these changes impacted groups of people in Rome. |5 points | | |

|Video: Roman Military: Watch the video clip from the movie “Gladiator”. Watch the video clip from “Gladiator” and | | | |

|complete the following on loose-leaf: | | | |

|In 4-5 sentences, explain the appearance of the Roman army in comparison to the German Barbarians? | | | |

|In 4-6 sentences, explain the techniques used by the Roman military versus the German Barbarians. |5 points | | |

|MORE QUESTIONS ON THE BACK & MORE OPTIONS FOR OBJ. 3( | | | |

|After watching the clip of the Romans fighting the Barbarian tribes, why do you think the Roman Armies were so | | | |

|successful in most of their conquest during the early years of the Roman Empire? | | | |

|Your Opinion—Future Prediction: Eventually, these same barbarian tribes will defeat the Roman Armies and the Empire. How| | | |

|could these "uncivilized" and unorganized barbarians overrun and destroy one of the greatest empires the world had | | | |

|known?  Was it the strength of the Barbarian tribes, or was it the weakness of the Roman Empire after 200 C.E. that | | | |

|caused the fall of the Roman Empire? | | | |

|Roman Military—Waging War & Keeping the Peace: Actively read about Roman soldiers and their job. List 3 advantages and | | | |

|3 disadvantages of being a Roman soldiers. Then, generate a claim/thesis: Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages | | | |

|of joining the Roman army or do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of joining the Roman army? (8 or more |5 points | | |

|sentences). | | | |

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|( ALL OTHER OBJECTIVE 3 ACTIVITIES MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THIS ONE. | | | |

|TEAL Paragraph: Using TEAL strategies, explain and evaluate how the Roman Empire impacted society? Be sure to use key |7 points | | |

|words (MINIMUM OF 4): Roman roads, absolute ruler, emperor, Julius Caesar, Augustus Pax Romana, senate, expansion, | | | |

|legionaries | | | |

|Objective 4: “The Pax Romana”(Roman Achievements of the Roman Empire – Complete REQUIRED Activity and CHOOSE ONE OTHER ACTIVITY. |

|Total to complete in this objective: 4 |

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|Video: Watch the “Pax Romana” Brain Pop Video. While watching the video, fill out the brainstorm with important notes |3 points | | |

|and info. because you will need to answer the following multiple choice questions. *If you do not take notes, you will | | | |

|not earn credit.* | | | |

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|Video: Aqueducts: Watch the short video on the Roman aqueducts. On loose-leaf, answer the following questions: |5 points | | |

|1. What was the purpose of an aqueduct? | | | |

|2. Explain the construction (built, shape) of an aqueduct. | | | |

|3. What did the Romans use the freshwater for? | | | |

|Video: The Pantheon: Watch the video on the Pantheon and answer the following questions on loose-leaf: | | | |

|1. Explain the structure of the pantheon (shapes—inside and out, what did the Romans construct it out of?) | | | |

|2. What was the purpose of the Pantheon? |5 points | | |

|Video: The Coliseum: Watch the clip from “Gladiator” of fighting in Coliseum. On loose-lead, answer the following | | | |

|questions: | | | |

|1. What is a coliseum (construction, purpose, etc.)? |5 points | | |

|2. Explain the form of entertainment that spectators are there for? | | | |

|3. How does the architectural accomplishments of the Coliseum contrast with that took place there? | | | |

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|( ALL OTHER OBJECTIVE 4 ACTIVITIES MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THIS ONE. | | | |

|TEAL Paragraph: Using TEAL strategies, explain and evaluate how the Pax Romana impacted society? In you must provide two| | | |

|specific achievements in your paragraph. Be sure to use key words (MINIMUM OF 3): Pax Romana, aqueducts, Pantheon, |7 points | | |

|Coliseum, gladiator, arch | | | |

|Objective 5: “Fall of the Roman Empire” |

|Total to complete in this objective: 4 |

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|Video: Watch the “Fall of the Roman Empire” Brain Pop Video. While watching the video, fill out the brainstorm with |3 points | | |

|important notes and info. because you will need to answer the following multiple choice questions. *If you do not take | | | |

|notes, you will not earn credit.* | | | |

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| |5 points | | |

|Religion: Actively read about the Romans beliefs and Christian beliefs in the PowerPoint story. Fill in the diagram | | | |

|with the appropriate information and answer the questions. | | | |

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|What Happened to My Rome?: Actively read the dialogue between Horrace and Antonio. Highlight keywords and sentences that|5 points | | |

|explain the political, military, economic, and social causes for the fall of the Roman Empire. Then, fill in the | | | |

|graphic organizer with your answers and explain how this affected the people of Rome. | | | |

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|CONTINUE ( | | | |

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|( ALL OTHER OBJECTIVE 5 ACTIVITIES MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THIS ONE. | | | |

|TEAL Paragraph: Using TEAL strategies, explain and evaluate how the fall of the Roman Empire impacted society? In you | | | |

|must provide three specific reasons for the fall of Rome in your paragraph. Be sure to use key words (MINIMUM OF 5): |7 points | | |

|mercenaries, barbarian, Christianity, Jesus, economy, tenant farmers, civil wars, Emperor Diocletian, split, Eastern | | | |

|Rome, Western Rome, taxes | | | |

|Layer B: Apply what you know |

|Directions: Chose TWO Activities to complete. *THE TWO ACTIVTIES CHOSEN MUST BE FROM A DIFFERENT CATEGORY!* |

|Geography of Rome | | | |

|Letter: Write a letter to someone who is coming to visit Rome. In 12 or more sentences, explain to them the geography |7 points | | |

|of Rome and how Rome became a large empire. Use specific examples, such as geographic features of Rome in comparison to| | | |

|Greece, net work of roads, etc. | | | |

|The Roman Republic | | | |

|Dialogue: Create a dialogue between a plebian and patrician. Explain your position in society compare to the other. Be|7 points | | |

|sure to include and explain where they live, their job status, their language, the religion they practice, etc. MINIMUM| | | |

|OF 15 LINES. | | | |

|Rise of the Roman Empire | | | |

|Letter: Write a letter to a friend explaining your feelings about the Rome becoming an empire. Explain the changes made|7 points | | |

|to society and how it affects your life. Be sure to include the new kind of government (ex: how you feel about the | | | |

|leaders), changes in status of people (ex: women), protection, and entertainment. | | | |

|The Pax Romana | | | |

|Tourist Guide: Create a tourist guide for someone traveling to the Roman Empire. Draw at least 3 sites they can visit |7 points | | |

|and write 3 or more sentences about what the purpose of each is. | | | |

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|Religion | | | |

|Advertisement: Create a poster about Christianity to attract people to convert to this religion. In your poster, you | | | |

|must: Explain to the people of Rome why it is better to follow Christianity than Roman beliefs. You should also include| | | |

|a drawing representing the beliefs of Christianity. (Remember, this is only a creative project, you do not actually |7 points | | |

|have to believe in Christianity.) | | | |

|Fall of the Roman Empire | | | |

|Comic Strip: Create a 6 box children’s comic strip describing the main reasons of the fall of the Roman Empire (social, |7 points | | |

|political, economic, and military) and its impact. | | | |

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|Dialogue: Create a dialogue between Christian and a Roman. Explain each one’s beliefs and how they differ. MINIMUM OF | | | |

|15 LINES. | | | |

|TOTAL POINTS FOR LAYER A + B = | /100 |

|Layer C: Essay |

|Congratulations you are almost done (100 points) |

|*SEPARATE RUBRIC TO FOLLOW!* |

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|Directions: This is your SEMESTER PROJECT essay. We will start to write it in class. Complete as much of it as possible in class. |

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|**Separate rubric to follow for layer C. Layer C is worth 100 points**. |

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Ancient Rome was once a republic that turned into a great and powerful empire. Rome had 200 years of greatness. After 200 years of emperors and a golden age, the Roman Empire experienced problems and declined.

• Discuss how Rome became an Empire (ex: geographic expansion of Rome, Republic to an Empire).

• Describe & evaluate two achievements of the Pax Romana during the Roman Empire .

• Explain and evaluate three reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire.

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