Cambridge Research
Projects and Exam
AS Level
(advanced subsidiary) – Year 1
A Level
(advanced) – Year 2
Two Major Projects
Greek Civilization
History
Roman Civilization
Literature
Art
You will be provided:
1) Detailed list of information
you’re responsible for learning.
You will be provided:
1) Detailed list of information
you’re responsible for learning.
2) Primary Sources (Free electronic copies. Purchase
of physical books strongly suggested.)
You will be provided:
1) Detailed list of information
you’re responsible for learning.
2) Primary Sources (Free electronic copies. Purchase
of physical books strongly suggested.)
3) Suggested secondary sources (Free when able)
You will be provided:
1) Detailed list of information
you’re responsible for learning.
2) Primary Sources (Free electronic copies. Purchase
of physical books strongly suggested.)
3) Suggested secondary sources (Free when able)
4) Weekly in-class time (Usually Thursdays)*
You will be provided:
1) Detailed list of information
you’re responsible for learning.
2) Primary Sources (Free electronic copies. Purchase
of physical books strongly suggested.)
3) Suggested secondary sources (Free when able)
4) Weekly in-class time (Usually Thursdays)*
5) Teacher guidance
You will be provided:
1) Detailed list of information
you’re responsible for learning.
2) Primary Sources (Free electronic copies. Purchase
of physical books strongly suggested.)
3) Suggested secondary sources (Free when able)
4) Weekly in-class time (Usually Thursdays)*
5) Teacher guidance
6) Collaboration opportunities (prep only)
Cambridge Exam:
November, 2022
Cambridge Exam:
November, 2022
What if I graduate or move?
Cambridge Exam:
November, 2022
Four Essay Questions:
2 Greek, 2 Roman
2 Mandatory, 2 You Choose
Graded by Cambridge International
YOUR COURSE GRADE
Does not include Exam
YOUR COURSE GRADE
Does not include Exam
Includes:
High school level class
work
YOUR COURSE GRADE
Does not include Exam
Includes:
High school level class
work
Project progress reports
YOUR COURSE GRADE
Does not include Exam
Includes:
High school level class
work
Project progress reports
Practice Cambridge exams
(curved scores, inclining weight)
To excel in this course,
you must make a serious
effort when working on
your Cambridge projects.
No one will fail this class or
because he or she is struggling with
the Cambridge projects.
Greek Option 1:
Alexander the Great
King Alexander III of Macedon
(356-323 BC) conquered the largest
empire in history as of his time, and
spread Greek culture throughout
the world.
You will read two ancient biographies and examine ancient images in
paintings, sculptures, and coins.
Image by Bas Uterwik
Greek Option 2:
Aristophanes
Aristophanes (c.446-386 BC) was an Athenian
playwright and comedian.
You will read three of his plays and examine
their social and political context, as well as
becoming familiar with Greek theater as a
whole.
Greek Option 3:
Themes in Greek Vase Painting
You will examine this visual artistic tradition through primary sources and your
own research.
Warning: I can provide
less help with this
option than the others.
Roman Option 1:
Augustus Caesar
Octavian Augustus Caesar (69 BC-14AD)
was the nephew and adopted son of
Julius Caesar and the first Emperor of
Rome.
You will explore primary accounts of his
life and reign in his autobiography and
ancient historians, his portrayal in ancient
poetry, and in ancient visual art.
Roman Option 2:
The Aeneid
You will take an in-depth look at the
epic poem by Virgil (70-19 BC), which is a
sequel to Homer’s Illiad, telling the
legendary history of the founding of Rome
by the Trojan hero Aeneas.
Homer’s Illiad and Odyssey and Virgil’s
Aeneid will also be covered in class as
part of the high school track.
Roman Option 3:
Architecture of the Roman City
You will explore key examples of
Roman architecture from the cities
of Rome, Ostia, Pompeii, and
Herculaneum.
Warning: I am able to
to offer less help than
with the other
options.
Assignment:
1. Do simple research on the six
project options. (Google,
Wikipedia, YouTube, etc.)
2. Submit a document telling me
which Greek and Roman
options you choose and, in 2-3
sentences, why.
DUE 7:45 AM, MONDAY, AUG. 23
Class Covenant
CLASS
COVENANT
Illustration by
Diliani Luna
This class is a
community of
human and
academic
formation built
on dignity and
respect.
Therefore we...
...do not
physically harm,
threaten, bully,
or humiliate one
another.
...do not use
vulgar or
insulting
language
regarding
race,
gender/sexua
lity, religion,
intelligence,
economic
status, or
body type.
...listen to
one another.
...welcome and
celebrate
diverse
perspectives,
even when we
disagree.
...disagree with
others without
attacking them.
...allow ourselves
to be disagreed
with without
imagining that we
are being
attacked.
...do not use our
phones during
class
discussions.
...do not put our
heads down
during class
discussions.
...value our time
together by
attending class
regularly and on
time.
...do not insult the
hard work of our
teacher and
fellow students by
wandering the
halls or skipping
class.
...come to class
prepared.
...take the risk of
participating in
class discussions.
...do not behave
disruptively,
since that robs
our classmates
of the
opportunity to
learn, which we
have no right to
dare to do.
...embrace
accepting
consequences
whenever
necessary and
offering
forgiveness
whenever
possible.