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Ancient Rome Lesson Plans
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Students create an online newspaper about Ancient Rome. In this history lesson, students use their knowledge of Ancient Rome to write articles for a newspaper. Articles may feature Roman politics, culture, leisure activities, etc. Students use WebBlender to publish the newspaper.
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Ancient Rome. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and more.
Ninth graders compare ancient and modern technology in water transporting. In this instructional activity on the evolution of the aqueduct, 9th graders build a working aqueduct model and examine its components. They explain the importance and use of the aqueduct in ancient Rome.
Students explore the role of animals in ancient Rome through the interpretation of a fictional account.
Students examine the history of ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson plan, students examine primary sources regarding Rome's growth from a republic to an empire. Students discover details regarding the emperors of Rome.
Students compare the violence in ancient Rome and the violence in American society today. They research and write an essay that requires comparison and contrast techniques as well as supporting personal opinions about violence in our society.
Learners research Ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research major contributions of Ancient Romans in art, architecture, and lawmaking. Learners discover strengths and weakness of the Roman government as well as the religious beliefs.
Students investigate how Ancient Rome has been influential to western civilization. They conduct research using a variety of materials. The information is used in order to help students to create comprehensive informational essays.
Pupils understand the time period of the birth of Christ. For this Ancient Rome lesson, students focus on the political, moral, social, economical, and religious views of the time period of Christ's birth. Pupils work in groups to create a presentation and discuss why God may have chosen this time period for the birth of Christ.
Students study and translate the Epigrams of Martial. They study the health systems in Ancient Rome on the internet using various links. Finally they translate the epigram and prepare an analysis using their knowledge of Latin grammar.
