Period 3 Class Page

Agenda

1. Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire Worksheet
2. Guided Reading 6-4
3. Ancient Rome video: Christianity in the Roman Empire

Homework

1. Finish Guided Reading 6-4
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).

1. Rome Quest
2. Greece Test Corrections, if time

Homework

1. None

Agenda

1. Collect Roman Contributions Project
2. Continue review - Jeopardy1 & Jeopardy2
3. Rome Quest Review Worksheet

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. Start Rome review - Jeopardy1
2. Return Greece tests

Homework

1. Roman Contributions project due TUES 3/23 (see HW on March 18, 2004 for details)
2. Study for Rome Quest (Quiz/Test) on WED 3/24
3. Greece Test Corrections on Tues 3/23 & Fri 3/26 after school!

Agenda

1. Go over Origin & Evolution of the Roman Empire Worksheet.
2. Go to Computer Lab to work on Roman Contributions project (see Homework Section on March 18 for project directions)

Homework

1. Rome Quest (Quiz/Test) on TUES 3/23
2. Roman Contributions Project - DUE TUES 3/23

Agenda

1. Roman Contributions Project (see Homework section below for directions)
2. Go over Expansion of Rome Map. You should see that 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.
3. Pairs work on the Origin & Evolution of the Roman Empire Worksheet. Use pp. 162-168 of your text.

Homework

1. Finish the Origin & Evolution of the Roman Empire Worksheet. Use pp. 162-168 of your text.
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. Finish Expansion of Roman Influence & Culture Notes and Powerpoint (picked up at “Further Expansion”)
2. The Decline of the Roman Republic Notes and Powerpoint

Homework

1. 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.

Agenda

1. In-class activity: 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. Follow-up to Latin words activity:
   • 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”?
   • What are the Romance languages?
   • Can you think of any other words, in English or another language, that have been influenced by Latin?

Find three Latin words or expressions.
• Define the word or expression.
• Find an example of its modern-day use.
Examples: e pluribus unum, semper fi

Agenda

1. Rise of the Roman Republic Notes and PowerPoint (completed “Rights & Responsibilities of Patricians & Plebians)
2. Roman Republic Timeline (see Homework section for directions). I only have hard copies of this handout so please stop by my room to get a copy if you need one.

Homework

1. Finish Roman Republic Timeline. Directions: 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.

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 (finished The Third Punic War)

Homework

1. None

Agenda

1. Ancient Rome Geography & Religion Notes
2. Guided Readings 6-1 and 6-2

Homework

1. Finish Guided Readings 6-1 and 6-2

Agenda

1. Roman Republic Illustrated Dictionary

Homework

1. None

Agenda

1. Continue Video: Rome Ultimate Empire & Video Guide. Completed up to #30 on video guide.

Homework

1. None

Agenda

1. Video: Rome Ultimate Empire & Video Guide. Completed up to #13 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 - Complete Part II (#89-96 ScanTron & 3 Short Answer Questions)
2. Finish Ancient Rome Timeline/Title Page (see below)
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 Mon 3/8

Agenda

1. Greece Test - Complete Part I (#1-88)
2. Start HW Assignment (see HW section below for directions)

Homework

1. Due Mon 3/8: 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)

Agenda

1. Moved Greece Test to Thurs 3/4
2. Discussed Possible Test Topics
3. Splat! Review Game

Homework

1. Study for Greece Test on Thurs 3/4

Agenda

1. The Spread of Hellenistic Culture Notes and PowerPoint
2. Splat! Review Game

Homework

1. Study for Greece Test on Wed 3/3

Agenda

1. Guided Reading 5-3: Alexander’s Empire. Use pp. 140-145 of your text.
2. Write 10 Multiple Choice Questions for Greece Test Review

Homework

1. Study for Greece Test on Wed 3/3