Period 1 Class Page

Agenda

1. Rome Quest
2. Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire Worksheet
3. Guided Reading 6-5 - Roman Decline

Homework

1. None
2. Greece test corrections after school from 2:15 to 3:15pm on Thurs 3/25 and Fri 3/26. Bring any materials you need to do corrections (your OWN TEXT BOOK and BINDER).

Agenda

1. Collect Roman Contributions Project
2. Finish Origin & Evolution of the Roman Empire Worksheet. Use pp. 162-168 of your text and Pax Romana Powerpoint to complete the wksht.
3. Rome Quest Review Worksheet
4. Jeopardy1 & Jeopardy2
5. Return Greece Tests

Homework

1. Study for Rome Quest (Quiz/Test) on THURS 3/25
2. Greece Test Corrections on TUES 3/23 & FRI 3/26 after school!
3. Study aid recommendation: Visit my online Flashcards to test your Ancient Rome vocab knowledge. Click on the Ancient Rome and Christianity link under the Classical Period heading. You are only responsible for the terms we discussed in class.

Agenda

1. Roman Contributions Project (see Homework section below for directions)
2. The Decline of the Roman Republic Notes and Powerpoint
3. In class assignments - Work in pairs on:
   1) The Origin & Evolution of the Roman Empire Worksheet. Use pp. 162-168 of your text.
   2) The Expansion of Rome Map. As you complete this activity, you will see how Rome grows from a tiny city to controlling all of the Mediterranean basin. I only have hard copies of this map so please stop by my room if you need a copy. Please click here for directions.

Homework

1. Rome Quest (Quiz/Test) on THUR 3/25
2. Roman Contributions Project - DUE TUES 3/23. This assignment is worth 30 pts and counts as a project grade!
   Directions: Western civilization has been influenced by the many cultural and technological achievements of Ancient Rome. You will research eight key areas in which Rome has impacted Western civilization. For each item listed under a key area, you will write a 2-4 sentence description (what is it, why is it significant, what is its relevance today). You will need to include graphics, IN COLOR, for each category. Specific requirements are listed below. You are encouraged to use your text (pp. 166-170 unless otherwise listed), the Internet, and other outside sources for information. Your project may be hand-drawn or computer-generated, so long as it meets all of the requirements. In addition to quality of content, I will be grading on appearance and creativity.

TITLE: Ancient Roman Contributions to Western Civilization
KEY AREAS:
1) Art/Architecture - Pictures for each (3 total)
- Pantheon
- Colosseum
- Forum
2) Technology - Pictures for each (3 total)
- Roads
- Aqueducts
- Arches
3) Science - 1 Picture
- Ptolemy: who is he, what are his most significant contributions?
4) Medicine - Include at least 1 Picture
Emphasis on Public Health:
- Baths
- Water Systems
- Medical Schools
5) Languages - 1 Picture
- Latin
- Romance Languages
6) Literature - 1 Picture
- Virgil’s Aeneid
7) Religion - Picture for each (2 total)
- Roman Mythology (refer to notes and p. 157)
- Adoption of Christianity as official religion of Roman Empire (refer to pp. 171-174)
8) Law - At least 1 Picture
- Twelve Tables (refer to notes and p. 157)
- Rule of Law: (listed below for you…just explain their significance/relevance today)
1. Applied to ALL people
2. Equal treatment under the law
3. Innocent until proven guilty

Agenda

1. Expansion of Roman Influence & Culture Notes and Powerpoint
2. Guided Readings 6-3 and 6-4

Homework

1. None

Agenda

1. Rise of the Roman Republic Notes and PowerPoint
2. Roman Republic Timeline. Create a vertical timeline of key events leading to the Roman Republic entitled, “Key Events in the Roman Republic”. As you read through the handout, “The Struggle for Political Power in Ancient Rome”, highlight the five major events that lead to a more democratic republic. The dates for the 5 events occur between 509 BCE and 287 BCE. Plot those events on your vertical timeline. On one side of the timeline, you should have the date and a one sentence summary of the event. On the other side of the timeline, you should draw a visual (IN COLOR) that represents the key event. I only have hard copies of this handout so please stop by my room to get a copy if you need one.
3. Influence of Latin on Modern English. Many of the words we see today can be traced back to Latin origins. Using the Latin term and definition, find the English equivalent among a group of photographed signs that contain words derived from Latin roots.

Homework

1. Answer the following questions as a wrap-up to the Latin words activity we did in class today:
   • What did you learn about Latin in this activity that you did not know before?
   • Why do you think many students continue to study Latin in school, even though it is considered a “dead language”?
   • Do you think other languages may have been influenced by Latin? Why or why not?
   • Can you think of any other words, in English or another language, that have been influenced by Latin?

Agenda

1. Ancient Rome Geography & Religion Notes and PowerPoint
2. Start Roman Republic Illustrated Dictionary
3. Roman City Video & Guide. Completed up to Question #5 on Video Guide.

Homework

1. Finish Roman Republic Illustrated Dictionary

Agenda

1. Video & Guide - Rome: Ultimate Empire. Completed up to #31 on video guide.
2. Ancient Rome Geography Worksheet

Homework

1. Finish Ancient Rome Geography Worksheet

Agenda

1. Greece Test (115 Pts)
2. Start HW Assignment (see HW section below for directions)
3. Help Pack for Move

Homework

1. For your Ancient Rome Title Page, please copy the timeline on p. 152. Five major events are listed on the timeline. You are to add a picture related to each event. Use at least five colors in your title page. You should FIRST read about each event so you can formulate what type of picture each event calls for. I have listed page numbers for your convenience. Remember to title your timeline, “Ancient Rome” at the top of the page.
   - Roman Republic (pp. 156-157)
   - Punic Wars (pp. 160-161)
   - Jesus dies (p. 172)
   - Pax Romana ends (p. 167, 175)
   - Constantine (p. 176-177)
2. Report to Trailer #7 on Tues 3/9

Agenda

1. Moved Greece Test to Friday 3/5
2. Discussed Possible Test Topics
3. Splat! Review Game

Homework

1. Study for Greece Test on Fri 3/5

Agenda

1. Add to previous class notes (Persian Wars Vocab, Golden Age of Pericles, and Peloponnesian War Questions 4 & 5)
2. Guided Reading 5-3: Alexander’s Empire. Use pp. 140-145 of your text.
3. The Spread of Hellenistic Culture Notes and PowerPoint
4. Guided Reading 5-1: The Quest for Beauty & Meaning and 5-2: The Greek Mind. Students could earn back a possible 10 pts if they had not done the Greek Contributions HW but finished these 2 worksheets instead. Students who had done the HW could earn 5 bonus points for completing both wkshts.

Homework

1. Study for Greece Test on Wed 3/3