Day One: Geography of Italy
1. Use online physical map to fill out your own map of Italy. Map must be neatly colored and include the following cities, mountain ranges, regions, and bodies of water.
INclude on your Map-
Sicily Mediterranean Sea
Apennines Ionian Sea
Etruria Strait of Messina
Latium Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome Adriantic Sea
Ostia Alps
Sardinia Tiber River
2. Complete the Know, What I think I know, and Want to Know Chart.
3. Share and Compile KWW chart as a class.
4. Read Origins of Rome on page 263-265.
LEARNING LOG: "Chose one aspect of Roman geography and explain its importance."
Day 2: Romulous and Remus
1. Read the story of Romulous and Remus.
2. Romulous and Remus Worksheet.
3. Writing Prompt in Learning Log, minimum of 3 paragraphs- "Why is the story of Romulous and Remus believeable and not believeable?"
4. Read 'Birth of a Republic' on page 265.
Day 3: Compare and contrast roman and modern soliders
1. Watch Videos
Soliders of Rome Video
Modern Solider gears up
2. Create a poster demonstrating a Roman solider and a modern solider, labeling the parts of the uniform.
Roman Legionary Soldier
Modern American Soldier
LEARNING LOG- "If you had to choose to serve as a modern day solider or a Roman Legionary which would you choose and why?" What are some similarities and differences between the modern day soldier and the Roman Legionary?
Day Four: Roman Government and Laws
1. Read Romes Government and Laws, pg. 269-273 in textbooks.
2. Rules Worksheet.
Learning Log: 2 paragraph minimum...
"Choose one rule that you think is good, and one rule you think is good. Then explain how each rule applies to you and your life."
Day Five: Expansion of Rome
1. Read Rome Expands pg. 274-276 in your textbook.
2. Citizenship and you activiity on page 275.
Day Six and Seven: Julius Caesar Farcebook
1- Read Julius Caesar pg. 280-281 and 284-285.
2- Check out Julius Caesars Farcebook.
3- Create your own Julius Ceasar Farcebook!
Find Information on the following links-
Mr. DONNSocial Studies for KidsRoman Website
Julius Caesar Video
Day Eight, Nine, and Ten: Gifts of Rome Project
1. Use online physical map to fill out your own map of Italy. Map must be neatly colored and include the following cities, mountain ranges, regions, and bodies of water.
INclude on your Map-
Sicily Mediterranean Sea
Apennines Ionian Sea
Etruria Strait of Messina
Latium Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome Adriantic Sea
Ostia Alps
Sardinia Tiber River
2. Complete the Know, What I think I know, and Want to Know Chart.
3. Share and Compile KWW chart as a class.
4. Read Origins of Rome on page 263-265.
LEARNING LOG: "Chose one aspect of Roman geography and explain its importance."
Day 2: Romulous and Remus
1. Read the story of Romulous and Remus.
2. Romulous and Remus Worksheet.
3. Writing Prompt in Learning Log, minimum of 3 paragraphs- "Why is the story of Romulous and Remus believeable and not believeable?"
4. Read 'Birth of a Republic' on page 265.
Day 3: Compare and contrast roman and modern soliders
1. Watch Videos
Soliders of Rome Video
Modern Solider gears up
2. Create a poster demonstrating a Roman solider and a modern solider, labeling the parts of the uniform.
Roman Legionary Soldier
Modern American Soldier
LEARNING LOG- "If you had to choose to serve as a modern day solider or a Roman Legionary which would you choose and why?" What are some similarities and differences between the modern day soldier and the Roman Legionary?
Day Four: Roman Government and Laws
1. Read Romes Government and Laws, pg. 269-273 in textbooks.
2. Rules Worksheet.
Learning Log: 2 paragraph minimum...
"Choose one rule that you think is good, and one rule you think is good. Then explain how each rule applies to you and your life."
Day Five: Expansion of Rome
1. Read Rome Expands pg. 274-276 in your textbook.
2. Citizenship and you activiity on page 275.
Day Six and Seven: Julius Caesar Farcebook
1- Read Julius Caesar pg. 280-281 and 284-285.
2- Check out Julius Caesars Farcebook.
3- Create your own Julius Ceasar Farcebook!
Find Information on the following links-
Mr. DONNSocial Studies for KidsRoman Website
Julius Caesar Video
Day Eight, Nine, and Ten: Gifts of Rome Project