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ANCIENT ROME UNIT 2008

 

DATES TO REMEMBER (see descriptions below for specifics)

*      Classes 3 & 5: 

Thursday, Feb 7th :      Current Events Quiz

Tuesday, Feb. 12th:        “Make Your Own Quiz” on Chapter 14 due                       

(DUE for Class 4!)         Quiz on reading and classwork

Tuesday, Feb 26th:      Extra Credit project due

(DUE for Class 4!)

Thursday, Feb 28th:    Outline of Chapter 15 due*

                                                Quiz on reading and classwork

*      Classes 1,2 & 4: 

Friday, Feb 8th :           Current Events Quiz

Wednesday, Feb. 13th: “Make Your Own Quiz” on Chapter 14 due                                                                                                                                                        Quiz on reading and classwork

Wednesday, Feb 27th:  Extra Credit project due

Friday, Feb 29th:          Outline of Chapter 15 due*

                                                Quiz on reading and classwork

 

Requirements for self-made quiz on Chapter 14 [ due 2/12 or 2/13]:

·        Multiple choice questions on 5 vocabulary words (bold and italic).  Include at least 3 reasonable answer choices for each question.  Circle the correct answer.

·        10 multiple choice questions on the chapter’s content.

1.        Include 2 questions from each of the 5 main sections (red CAPITALIZED headings).

2.      Include at least 3 reasonable answer choices for each question.  Circle the correct answer.

·        Ask (and answer in a detailed paragraph) 2 essay questions focusing on the chapter’s main ideas.  For a 4:  Add a third essay (and answer) that compares some aspect of the Roman republic to another culture we have studied.

 

*If you do not know how to make an outline (for Chapter 15) [due 2/28 or 2/29]…    Don’t worry!    We will start this process as a class on February 14 or 15th.

 

History Day Scholars:  You will need to read Chapter 14 and Chapter 15 and take the quizzes, but you are exempt from the homework assignments.  Your final check-in grade will replace these. 

 

 

“Carpe Diem” (Seize the Day!)

Extra credit opportunity for Social Studies!

This is your lucky day!  You may create a ROME PROJECT and earn an extra credit test score between 90 and 110 to be averaged into your overall grade!

 

Homework Project Choices

1.        Write a 3-4 page (1.5 spaced) letter home from the perspective of a soldier in the Roman Army.  Describe your responsibilities and experiences. 

2.      Draw (by hand) an illustration or make a model of an important Roman building.  Label the parts and explain in detail the history and purpose of the building.

3.      Write a 3 page speech encouraging people to support the Roman government.  You may be supporting either the Roman Republic or the Roman Empire, but you need to include details of the structure to support your statements. Convince the audience why you are right!  (There are primary sources available from your teacher for inspiration!)

4.     Create a poster OR diorama that exhibits at least four contributions of ancient Rome.   The poster or diorama must include visuals and a short description of why each contribution is important.

 

If there is another topic you are interested in researching, please talk with your social studies teacher.

 

General requirements for the project:

·        You must use at least 2 research sources.  One may be your textbook.  Our website (see www.mmsnet.org) has links to many research sites on various aspects of Roman culture. 

·        Cite your sources according to the yellow “Citing Works at MMS” sheet.

·        Projects are due in class Tuesday, Feb. 26th (classes 3,4 & 5) or Wednesday, Feb 27th (classes 1 & 2).  (Note:  Progress Reports go home the following week!)  Extra credit projects will not be accepted late.