Period 2 Class Page

Agenda

1. Collect Guided Reading 6-5 - Roman Decline
2. Byzantine Map
3. Work in groups of three on Ch 10, Sec. 1-3 Guided Readings:
   1) 10-1: New Rome (pp. 246-250)
   2) 10-2: Byzantine Civilization (pp. 251-257)
   3) 10-3: Eastern Slav (pp. 258-264)
4. Start Byzantine Empire Notes and PowerPoint (completed all of Legal Reforms under Justinian heading)

Homework

1. Finish the three guided readings from Ch 10 (see agenda above). While you may share information with your group members, you are still responsible for reading and knowing the material. In addition, I suggest you OUTLINE the info in those sections, pp. 246-264, or highlight main points that may not have been addressed in the Guided Readings.
2. Prepare for Byzantine Quest on Thurs 4/1. You may use any notes that you have taken inside or outside of class, as well as previous HW, Guided Readings, etc. Make sure all of these are in your binder and easily located!

Agenda

1. Go over Guided Reading 6-4 and back of worksheet, Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire Worksheet
2. Complete Guided Reading 6-5 - Roman Decline
3. Ancient Rome Vol IV: The Enduring Legacy (video on Rise & Spread of Christianity throughout the Roman empire)
4. Return Rome Quest

Homework

1. Read pp. 175-178 & finish Guided Reading 6-5 (check for accuracy & completion)

Agenda

1. Rome Quest
2. Guided Reading 6-4 and back of sheet, The Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire
3. Greece Test Corrections, if time

Homework

1. Finish Guided Reading 6-4 and back of sheet, The Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Use pp. 171-174 of your text.

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 WED 3/24
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. Finish Expansion of Roman Influence & Culture Notes and Powerpoint (picked up at “The Third Punic War”)
3. The Decline of the Roman Republic Notes and Powerpoint
4. 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 WED 3/24
2. Roman Contributions Project - DUE MON 3/22. 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. Finish Rise of the Roman Republic Notes and PowerPoint (picked up at “Reforms”)
2. Start Expansion of Roman Influence & Culture Notes and Powerpoint (completed The Second Punic War)
3. In class activity: Exploring the 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 various landscapes in photographed signs that contain words derived from Latin roots.

Homework

1. None

Agenda

1. Ancient Rome Geography & Religion Notes and PowerPoint
2. Start Rise of the Roman Republic Notes and PowerPoint (completed Rights & Responsibilities of Patricians vs. Plebians)
3. Key Events in Roman Republic Vertical Timeline. Please see Homework section for assignment directions. I only have hard copies of this handout so stop by my room if you need a copy.
4. SOL Practice Test (only had time for a few questions)

Homework

1. Complete the vertical timeline assignment, “Key Events in the Roman Republic”. DIRECTIONS: 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 of the 5 events occur between 509 BCE and 287 BCE. Plot those events on your vertical timeline. On one side of the timeline, write the date along with a one sentence summary of the event. On the other side of the timeline, draw a visual (IN COLOR) that represents the key event.

Agenda

1. Roman Republic Illustrated Dictionary
2. Guided Readings 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3
3. Roman City Video & Guide

Homework

1. None

Agenda

1. Video & Guide - Rome: Ultimate Empire. Completed up to #31 on video guide.
2. Start Italy Free-hand Map & Questions

Homework

1. Finish Italy Map & Questions (see below)
   - Map directions: Freehand draw the map on p. 156. Include the title, “Italy 500 B.C.” Label the mountains, seas, rivers, & territories. Color your map.
   Shade where the earliest peoples where located. Include a map key.
   - Copy & answer the following questions:
   1) What types of geographic features are around Italy? Name 5 from the map.
   2) What are some advantages of settling there?
   3) Where is Greece in relation to Italy (N, S, E, W)?
   4) Why were the Latins ideally positioned to gain control of the entire Italian Peninsula?

Agenda

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

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 one 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 Mon 3/8

Agenda

1. The Spread of Hellenistic Culture Notes and PowerPoint
2. Guided Reading 5-3: Alexander’s Empire. Use pp. 140-145 of your text.
3. Write 10 Multiple Choice Questions for Greece Test Review
4. Splat! Review Game

Homework

1. Study for Greece Test on Thurs 3/4