Ancient Rome
Mary Mostyn and Jim Gruszka
6th Grade
James Giles School
Norridge, Illinois
Chapter 7
Name_________________________________________ C
Level Due Date: Wed.,
Jan. 21
B
and A Level Due Date:
Thur., Jan. 22
Test
Date: Fri., Jan.
23
By the end of this chapter
you need to know…
- About the geography
and early settlement of Rome.
- The characteristics
of the Roman Republic and why it was founded.
- About the decline
of the Roman Republic
- About the rule of
the Roman Empire and the empire’s conquered peoples.
- The influence that
Greece had on Rome.
- About Roman advances.
- About the laws and
social classes of Rome.
- What characterized
family life in ancient Rome.
- About the practice
of slavery in Rome.
- About the rise of
Christianity and its effect on the Roman Empire.
- How the Roman government
came to accept Christianity.
- What events marked
the defeat of Rome.
“C” Level: You
must earn 16 points per section; 72 points in total before proceeding
to the “B” Level.
Chapter
7, Section 1 The Roman Republic
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- **REQUIRED**
Read the Section January 5
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0 |
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- Complete Part 1
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
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2 |
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- Complete Part 2
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
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2 |
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- Make flashcards
for terms on text p. 210
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4 |
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- Section Quiz (p.
378)
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4 |
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- Skills for Life
– Comparing and Contrasting the Early Roman Republic with the current
U. S. Government (p. 399)
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4 |
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- Create a mosaic
just like the Romans did! View real Roman mosaics in a PowerPoint
presentation available on Mrs. Mostyn’s website. After viewing
the PowerPoint, you will complete the questions on the worksheet.
Then visit the website http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/mosaic/mkmosaic.htm. There you will create a mosaic
of your own. Write a paragraph explaining how your mosaic reflects
Roman culture. Your mosaic must represent some form of Roman culture
or it will receive no credit.
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6 |
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- Italy Map/Quiz
Printout (p. 401)
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3 |
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Chapter
7, Section 2 The Roman Empire
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- **REQUIRED**
Read the Section January 7
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0 |
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- Complete Part 1
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
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2 |
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- Complete Part 2
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
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2 |
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- Make flashcards
for terms on text p. 218
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4 |
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- Section Quiz (p.
382)
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4 |
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- Using the graphic
organizer supplied, compare and contrast The Roman Empire with the Roman
Republic.
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4 |
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- Read the article
“Roman Forum” and answer the questions on the worksheet.
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4 |
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Chapter
7, Section 3 Roman Daily Life
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- **REQUIRED**
Read the Section January 9
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0 |
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- Complete Part 1
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
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2 |
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- Complete Part 2
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
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2 |
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- Make flashcards
for terms on text p. 224
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4 |
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- Section Quiz (p.
386)
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4 |
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- Enrichment:
Schools in the Roman Forum (p. 398)
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4 |
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- With a group of
3 or 4, create a Latin/English Dictionary. See handout
for detailed instructions.
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4 |
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Chapter
7, Section 4 Christianity and the Roman Empire
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- **REQUIRED**
Read the Section January 13
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0 |
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- Complete Part 1
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
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2 |
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- Complete Part 2
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
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2 |
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- Make flashcards
for terms on text p. 229
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4 |
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- Section Quiz (p.
390)
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4 |
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- Read the article
entitled “Christianity and the Roman Empire.” Answer
the questions at the end of the article.
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4 |
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- Word Knowledge
(p. 397)
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3 |
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- A top Roman magazine
has sent a questionnaire to you, Rome’s most popular new gladiator,
to fill in. Gladiator’s Today wants to make you a star,
so tell them about yourself. Complete “Interview With a Gladiator”
activity.
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4 |
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Chapter
7, Section 5 The Fall of Rome
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- **REQUIRED**
Read the Section January 15
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0 |
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- Complete Part 1
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
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2 |
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- Complete Part 2
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
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2 |
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- Make flashcards
for terms on text p. 236
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4 |
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- Section Quiz (p.
394)
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4 |
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- Vocabulary Development
(p. 411)
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4 |
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- Complete Section
5 Summary (p. 103-104)
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4 |
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Total points in “C” Level _______
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY!
For five extra credit test
points, take the online Chapter 7 self-test. Follow instructions
on page 243 of your textbook. Print out and bring in to clear.
“B” Level: You must earn 15 points before proceeding to
the “A” Level. Plan to spend 60 minutes on each of these activities.
If working in a group, each person must contribute 60 minutes to the
project. Your work should reflect the time spent on the activity.
Work must be of high quality in order to receive maximum points!
TASK |
Points |
Completed |
- Small group activity:
Make a model of a Roman Structure.
Research and find illustrations
of Roman architecture. Work with a team to find a particular example,
such as an aqueduct, the coliseum, etc. Use modeling clay or other
materials to make a model of the structure you have chosen, submit a
one-page research report on your topic, and present your project to
the class. See handout (p. 400-401) for more detail. |
Up to 8 |
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- Using the TV viewing
station, watch the video on Ancient Rome. You MUST take notes
while viewing the video. Then write a five-paragraph report summarizing
this ancient civilization. You may add facts from the textbook
and other sources. All work must be in your own words; double-spaced;
12 point font; 1 inch margins.
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8 |
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- Small Group Activity
– Make a map of Roman Empire and the surrounding region on butcher
paper. Identify the capital of Italy and the surrounding countries.
See textbook p. 209. You may work in groups of 2 or 3 students.
You must talk to the teacher before you start this activity.
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Up to 8 |
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- Gladiator Games
Activity. See handout for more information.
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8 |
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Total points in “B” Level _______
“A” Level: You must complete
“B” level first.
Complete one activity for
15 points. Plan to spend 90 minutes on each of these activities.
If working in a group, each person must contribute 90 minutes to the
project. Your work should reflect the time spent on the activity
and must be of high quality in order to receive maximum points!
“A” level projects must be pre-approved with the teacher before
beginning the work.
TASK |
Points |
Completed |
- After viewing the
PowerPoint presentation at http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/tips/t5prod/djanpp3_files/frame.html, answer the questions on the “Your
Task” slide.
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15 |
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- Research and write
a description of a day at the Roman Forum. Write your paper from
the perspective of people who might have gone to the Forum, such as
travelers, shoppers, merchants and traders, scholars, and others.
Use descriptive details (adjectives) to tell what the Forum was like.
You may also find more information at
All work must be in your own
words; double-spaced; 12 point font; 1 inch margins. |
15 |
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Total points in “A” Level _______
Total Points Earned Overall _______