Ancient Rome Research Project
Due Date: Thursday, June 11
Points: 25 + 10 for the presentation
Paper must be printed, not shared.
In groups of 2 you will be selecting a research topic and working
collaboratively on a research project. The research project includes:
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researching the topic
writing a 5-paragraph paper
creating a PowerPoint presentation
presenting the presentation to the
Research Paper Requirements
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Five paragraphs
An introductory paragraph—with 2 quotes that are cited
Three body paragraphs
o Each with a topic sentence
o 2 quotes that are properly cited
o Transitions between quotes
o Analysis of the quotes
o A concluding sentence
A concluding paragraph that restates your research
You must use a minimum of 2 sources (1 electronic and 1 print)
You must only use the Internet sources listed below. No
exceptions. No exceptions. No exceptions.
A Works Cited page for your quotes
I will provide the books you need for your research
PowerPoint Requirements
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Title slide
o Must contain a title, one image and both names
3 content slides
o The content slides must contain a title and bullet points
that summarize your research in your own words
o each slide should have a meaningful picture.
Presentation Requirements
• The presentation must be 3-5 minutes long
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Both students must participate in the presentation
The presentation must be rehearsed and professionally presented
Ancient Rome Research Project Topics
These are the topics for the research project. These topics are broad so
that you can decide what is important and what is not important. For this
assignment, it is important to write and present more than just the basic
facts. Research your topic thoroughly to find the when, where, why and
how.
i. Ancient Rome’s government and laws—both the Republic and the
Empire
ii. Ancient Rome’s religion/festivals/superstitions/gods
iii. Ancient Rome’s battles/warfare/army/weapons/armor
iv. Ancient Rome’s entertainment/games/sports
v. Ancient Rome’s dress/courtship/marriage
vi. Ancient Roman architecture/ aqueducts, arch, amphitheaters,
coliseum
vii. The Rise of the Roman Republic
viii. The Roman Empire—what it was like to be ruled by Rome?
ix. The Fall of the Roman Empire
x. Gladiators and the Coliseum
xi. Julius Caesar
xii: The life, accomplishments and weird facts about any Roman emperor
Research Sources
Ancient Rome for Kids http://rome.mrdonn.org/index.html
BBC – History http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/
Ancient Rome: The Roman Empire for Kids:
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/
Encyclopedia Britannica:
http://www.britannica.com/search?query=ancient%20rome
PBS: http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/special/quiz.html
Francisco Middle School: https://fms-sfusdca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1347358022202
History Channel: http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-rome
Research Paper Schedule
Here is the schedule for the research assignment. It is very important for
all students to come to class every class period. If you miss days, you are
letting your partner down. In order for you to be able to finish this
project in class, it is essential for all students to be working on the
project each and every single class period. POINTS WILL BE TAKEN
OFF THE FINAL PROJECT FOR DISTRACTING, OFF TASK OR
NOISY BEHAVIOR. IF YOU ARE NOT ON THE WEBSITES I HAVE
PROVIDED YOU, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR LAPTOP PRIVLEGE AND
YOU WILL HAVE TO WRITE YOUR PAPER BY HAND.
Day 1-Friday, May 29
Introduce research project assignment. Select topics and groups. Teach
research strategies. Start your research. You must show me what topic
you have decided to do by the end of class.
Day 2-Monday, June 1
Research in books and on the Internet. You must show me evidence of
research by the end of class.
Day 3- Tuesday, June 2
Continue researching print and Internet sources. Groups should begin
outlining and writing rough drafts for the research paper. You must
show me at least one completed paragraph by the end of class.
Day 4—Thursday, June 4
Write paper and work on PowerPoint presentation. You must show me
three completed paragraphs and at least one slide by the end of class.
Day 5—Friday, June 5—this is the last day to work on this in class.
Write paper and work on PowerPoint presentation. You must show me
the rough draft of the paper and at least two completed slides by the
end of class.
Thursday, June 11 --Assignment due. Give presentations in class.
Group Member Evaluation Form Name:
______________________________________ Directions: Fill out an
evaluation for everyone (including yourself) in your group. On a scale of
1,5, with 5 being the most and 1 being the least, circle the number that
best represents that person’s contribution to the project for each
category.
Name: _________________________________________
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