Period 5 Class Page

Agenda

1. Rome Quest
2. Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire Worksheet (Finished up to Constantine)
3. Guided Reading 6-4
4. 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).

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

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. Go over Expansion of Rome Map. After completing this activity, you will see that Rome starts as a tiny city, but adds new territories through its military conquests until it controls 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. In class assignment - Work in pairs on The Origin & Evolution of the Roman Empire Worksheet. Use pp. 162-168 of your text.
4. Go to Computer Lab to work on Roman Contributions project

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. Rise of the Roman Republic Notes and PowerPoint
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.
3. Start Expansion of Roman Influence & Culture Notes and Powerpoint (finished The Third Punic War)
4. 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. 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. 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)
2. The Spread of Hellenistic Culture Notes and PowerPoint
3. Guided Reading 5-3: Alexander’s Empire. Use pp. 140-145 of your text.
4. Return Greek Mythology Group Projects
5. Write 10 Multiple Choice Questions for Greece Test Review

Homework

1. Study for Greece Test on Wed 3/3