Latin 1
Nomen: _________________________ Project: Create a Gladiator
Overview
You are a famous gladiator about to retire from competition. You decide to look at the
scrapbook that contains the highlights of your illustrious career. You do not necessarily
have to make a scrapbook, you may use any form of a visual presentation AS LONG AS
you highlight the objectives listed below. You will also need to write a story about your
gladiator or gladiatrix.
Objective
To learn about and demonstrate knowledge of gladiators, including their backgrounds,
the different types, weapons and equipment (these should be in Latin), lifestyles, and the
purpose of the games.
Procedures and Requirements
1. Create a (paper or digital) presentation that addresses ALL the points below. Research
carefully, because points will be lost for inaccurate or implausible information.
Personal details: Your name. Date and place of birth.
Type: what specific type of gladiator are you? What were your armor and weapons?
Training: where did you train, how long, what did you do, who was your lanista?
Fights: Where did you fight? How many fights per year? How long have you been
fighting?
Audience: Who came to see you? What were their social classes and attitudes
towards
gladiators?
Reflection: Discuss the nature of politics and gladiatorial games – what purpose did
the
games serve for the emperors, the people, the Roman state? 2. In addition, your
presentation should:
include Latin words or phrases related to gladiators
be illustrated
be neat and readable with good grammar and spelling
contain interesting mementos (physical evidence) of your career
3. Include a bibliography/works cited page. Use books in the school library, internet
resources, or you may find books or articles independently. You must use a total of at
least THREE sources.
Possible websites for RESEARCHING FACTS for your project are:
http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/classics/gladiatr/index.htm
http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/arena.html
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiators.html
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Choosing_a_Roman_name
http://www.roman-colosseum.info/gladiators/gladiator-weapons.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Roman_gladiator_types
http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/gladiators/gladiators.html
http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/games/a/gladiatorweapon.htm
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Choosing_a_Roman_name
Scrapbook websites: mixbook.com, shutterfly.com, and smilebox.com
Groups
Students may work individually or in teams of two (no larger) on this project.
Due Date
The project will be due in class on_________________________________
Presentation: 25% Visual: 25% Paper 50%