Dear Parents,

As like in history our study of Ancient Greece must fall to the Romans. Therefore, we are beginning a study of Ancient Rome and how its traditions and foundations still affect society today. This unit will cover a variety of topics including Arizona State Standards in Social Studies about Ancient Civilizations, focusing on Roman substructure.

The students will be learning about Roman government, leaders, architecture, and culture, while creating projects demonstrating their learning. Such projects include map making, class debates, and writings base on their studies. These activities are meant to enhance the learning done by the whole class and develop a deeper understanding of the concept.

The students will use resources provided for them including websites, books and guides to aide their learning. At the end of the unit students will present their research to the class.

Please review the specifics of the activities before agreeing to this project.

I would like to do these activities: ______

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I will support my child during these activities: ______

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A New Rome (Visual Spatial)

The design of Rome and the surrounding areas was revolutionary. Look at Google Earth to study maps of how it was done. Where did people live, where were the markets, government buildings, halls?

Then redesign the city. Make a drawing or three dimensional model of the “New Rome”. Include major landmarks such as the Aqueduct, Pantheon and Coliseum as well as markets and living spaces. You may use similar traits as the original but must create your own unique design.

New Rome is at least 2 feet by 2 feet large

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New Rome contains landmarks, living spaces, and markets

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The majority of the buildings are labeled

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Write up- At least 2 paragraphs about why New Rome is designed this way and how it relates (either same or different) to the old way.

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Who’s the Boss? (Verbal Linguistic-Interpersonal)

Research the life of one of the Emperors of Rome. Choose between: Julius Caesars, Augustus, Constantine or Nero. What good things did they do? How did they help Rome? Did they do anything bad? Were they liked?

Then prepare to debate why your emperor was the best.

Introduction: Give a few minute background of your Emperor.

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Positives: Tell what your emperor did for Rome and how it was better than the others.

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Negatives: Tell at least one negative thing of your emperor but try and think of a reason why he did it.

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Closing Statement: End with one final statement convincing us why your emperor is the best.

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“It’s All Fun and Games until Someone Gets Hurt!” (Bodily Kinesthetic)

Research about: gladiators, chariot races and the other entertainments from Ancient Rome. What was the purpose of the sport, what were the rules, who participated, what tools did they use?

Then prepare your own “equipment” and costumes to demonstrate one of these sports.

Created replica equipment and uniform of the sport

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Demonstrated how the “Sport” was played

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Gave facts about the history of the “sport”

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Latin for Beginners (Verbal-Linguistic)

Go to the website

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/beginners/tutorial/default.htm

Click on Lesson One.

Read through the lessons and do the activities

See how many lessons you can do.

Write down at least five Latin words and what they mean

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Thank the Gods! (Interpersonal)

Read about the different Roman Gods. Pick one that is your favorite.

Then write a three paragraph summary of what you learned, and why this god is your favorite.

Writing summarizes about a Roman God

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Writing explains authors liking for such God

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Writing follows basic conventions rules

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