Over the next two weeks, you will be doing a 2-part research project that will conclude with our "Ancient Rome Extravaganza!" You and fellow group members must become experts in the assigned research area.
**Remember, you are creating a poster, video, or PowerPoint and picking at least one item from the "Project Idea" section. Please refer to the project rubric for detailed information. Listed below are recommend websites to use for your research.. Cite your sources! Choice 1: Roman Culture Dive into the language, art, music, and cuisine! Art - http://www.ducksters.com/history/art/ancient_roman_art.php Latin - http://www.historyforkids.net/latin-literature.html Daily Life - http://www.historyforkids.net/roman-daily-life.html Art - http://www.historyforkids.net/roman-art.html Clothing - http://www.historyforkids.net/roman-clothing.html Cuisine - http://www.historyforkids.net/roman-dishes.html Cuisine - http://www.historyforkids.net/roman-food.html Houses - http://www.historyforkids.net/roman-houses.html Pottery - http://www.historyforkids.net/roman-pottery.html Choice 2: Roman Architecture & Aqueducts How did Roman ideas about building relate to Greece and influence future builders? Think domes, vaults, and arches! What did these concepts lead to? Aqueducts - http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_roman_engineering.php Architecture & Water - http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome_city.php Architecture - http://www.historyforkids.net/roman-architecture.html Arches (if an ad comes up, click "continue") - http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/architecture/arch.htm Vaults (if an ad comes up, click "continue") - http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/architecture/vault.htm Aqueducts - http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/aqueducts.htm Build an arch - http://www.historyforkids.org/crafts/rome/arch.htm Choice 3: Roman Construction/Engineering Rome was known for developing cement and roads! Where would we be without them today? How did the development of roads affect the Roman Empire? Engineering - http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_roman_engineering.php Roman Empire in England - http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/rome_in_england.php Science - http://www.historyforkids.net/roman-science.html Pantheon (if an ad comes up, click "continue) - http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/pantheon.htm Choice 4: Roman Sport - Gladiators and the Colosseum Show what really went on there, describe the structure, entertainment, and tell the life of a gladiator. Colosseum - http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/colosseum.php Entertainment - http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_roman_arena_entertainment.php Gladiators - http://www.historyforkids.net/roman-gladiators.html Spartacus - http://www.historyforkids.net/spartacus.html Colosseum - http://www.historyforkids.net/the-colosseum.html
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Today and tomorrow, you'll be working on the Roman Emperor Bio Poem. After reading the list of Roman Emperors, you get to choose your own emperor to research! Remember, this is due on Monday, March 9th, so use your time wisely. Be sure to write down the sites you use. The list of emperors to choose from: Hadrian Vespasian Commodus Nero Trajan Diocletian Nerva Marcus Aurelius Constantine the Great Listed below are the suggested sites to find information for your emperor. If you do not find enough information, use Google and type in their name specifically. My favorite site: www.ancient.eu http://csuimages.sjsu.edu/gallery/oldworld/ancientrome/emperor/commodus/achieve.html http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/emperors.html (list of emperors is on the right side in yellow) www.biography.com - at the search engine, type in the emperors name http://rome.mrdonn.org/emperors.html http://www.roman-empire.net/children/famous.html http://www.ancienthistorylists.com/rome-history/top-10-greatest-emperors-ancient-rome/ An interesting and important part of the ancient Greek civilization was the way it was divided into city-states. People considered themselves citizens of their city-states over and above their Greek citizenship and were extremely loyal to them. Although the city-states had some things in common like the Greek language, they had many more differences. For example, Corinth was ruled by kings while Sparta's government had a group of men leading it. Two of the most well-known city states are Athens and Sparta. Using reference books and websites, you will be researching one of these city-states. On a blank sheet of paper, create a persuasive poster that highlights your city-state and displays the following information using words and pictures. Your poster should show why your city-state was the best! Requirements: - Name of city-state - Type of government - Beliefs/Values (Is education or military important in their society? What are the expectations for men, women, and children? List each of these.) - Achievements in the city-state - Minimum of 2 pictures - 2 persuasive phrases that would make someone want to live in your selected location! Due date: Tuesday, January 17th! Sparta Links: http://greece.mrdonn.org/sparta.html http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/sparta/home_set.html Athens Links: http://greece.mrdonn.org/athens.html http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/athens/home_set.html Today we are going to "SOAP" primary sources on King Tut! Use the link below and pick a source to SOAP.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3307795/King-Tut-s-tomb-COLOUR-Stunning-new-images-historic-discovery-boy-king-s-burial-chamber-new-light.html Last week, students learned about the GRAPES of a civilization. Be sure to ask what GRAPES stands for! Throughout the week we have been writing and editing for our GRAPES of Me poster. The final step is to create the poster and include a picture for each section. This project is due on Tuesday, September 6th. If a packet goes missing over the weekend, below is a link just incase! If you have any concerns, please e-mail [email protected].
Our Ancient Rome Extravaganza took place at the end of March. Take a moment to scroll through these wonderful presentations! Use the sites below to find at least four effects of the Plague on European society during the Middle Ages. With a partner, one person will be researching and one will be writing. Take turns on your jobs!
Example: Think about the end of the video yesterday and how it talked about "depopulation" in Europe. What happened naturally because there were less people? Use this example to further explain how society was affected. There are four main areas that were affected, find information on each. 1. Economic 2. Medicine 3. Religion 4. Social Structure Use complete sentences and be descriptive! http://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/black-death3.htm http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Italian_Studies/dweb/plague/effects/social.php http://classroom.synonym.com/political-effect-did-black-death-middle-ages-5440.html http://historymedren.about.com/od/theblackdeath/p/blackdeath.htm (scroll down to "Effects of the Black Death on Europe" |
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