Name __________________________ Hour ______ Date _____________ The Rise of Rome & Rome’s Decline and Legacy: Project Details Project Description and Big Idea: Students will explore, research and learn about the Rise, Decline and Legacy of Ancient Rome. Using the learning targets for Ancient Rome, students will better understand why ancient Rome succeed and failed as a civilization. Learning Targets: 1. Students will understand how geography affected the development of Rome. a. How did the physical location of Rome affect its development as a city? b. How did it help Rome in its military efforts? i. Defense from invaders ii. Base of operations for military campaigns c. What resources did they have and how did the resources affect Rome’s success? i. How did this affect trade? What did they have to trade? ii. What did they need from other regions? d. How did geography help Rome to succeed? Did it play a role in Rome’s downfall? If so, how? 2. Students will understand what the government of early Rome was like. Students will be able to explain ways in which our government is similar to ancient Rome. a. How was the government structured? Can you draw a diagram of the parts of government and explain it? b. How did people get to be “in charge”? c. What role did citizens play in ancient Roman government? d. How were laws and rules made? How were they enforced? e. How was ancient Roman government similar to our government? f. What aspects of ancient Roman government helped it to succeed? Did the government in ancient Rome play a role in Rome’s downfall? If so, how? 1 3. Students will understand the role of religion and religious beliefs in ancient Rome. a. Explain what religion was like in ancient Rome: i. How was it organized? ii. Who was involved in the structure of religion in ancient Rome? b. What were the religious beliefs held by the people of ancient Rome? c. How did those religious beliefs affect daily life in ancient Rome? d. How did the development of religion in ancient Rome affect the history and practice of religion in the “western world”? i. What religions began because of ancient Rome’s religions? ii. How did religion spread from ancient Rome due to cultural borrowing and sharing? e. Explain how the role of religion and religious beliefs factor into the success of ancient Rome? Did the role of religion cause ancient Rome to fail? Explain. 4. Students will understand how inventions and discoveries from ancient Rome impact our lives today. a. What were the inventions and discoveries from ancient Rome? b. How were they used in ancient Rome? c. Provide examples of where these inventions and discoveries can be seen in our world today outside of Rome. d. Please select at least three of these inventions and discoveries from ancient Rome and explain how each impacts our lives today: i. How are they used today? ii. Have they been modified or changed over time? If so, how? iii. How would life be different if each invention or discovery had never been created? e. How do inventions and discoveries play a role in the success of Rome? Did they have any negative effects which caused ancient Rome to fail? Explain. 2 5. Students will understand how leaders from ancient Rome affected history. a. Who were the major leaders of ancient Rome? b. How and why were they able to rise to power? c. What impact did their leadership have on ancient Rome: i. On their governmental structure? ii. On ancient Rome’s relationships with other countries? iii. On the life of the citizens of ancient Rome? (Please be sure to explain this question thinking of the different classes of citizens.) d. Which leader from ancient Rome do you think affected history the most? Why do you think so? e. How did each leader play a role in the success or failure of ancient Rome? Task: You will focus on one of the learning targets listed above, research it to answer the questions posed and any others that you may think of while researching. Then you will tie that information back to the Big Idea about the success and failure of the Roman Empire. After completing your research, your task is to create a technology-based project that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of that learning target, as well as the Big Idea. You will present your findings to the class. Presentation Options: There is a list of presentation options listed below, but you are welcome to propose another technology-based project of your choice. Video Website Blog Glogster Prezi Other technology-based projects. Please consult with your teacher. 3 Criteria: Project proposal completed and accepted prior to beginning project Collaboration with partner or classmates is evident Completed project demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the learning target chosen as a focus. A minimum of 5 credible resources are used Textbook (Chapters 13 and 15) At least one other credible book At least two credible websites Daily work log completed Detailed research notes completed for each resource Resources form completed Self-assessment completed thoughtfully Clear evidence of achievement of the learning target Documented collaboration Credit: 2 points possible per workday Full credit for being on task, collaborating, and using resources 100 points for final project Check rubric for more specific details, expectations, and responsibilities for the final project. 4 Name __________________________ Hour ______ Date _____________ The Rise of Rome & Rome’s Decline and Legacy: Rubric Criteria Project proposal completed and accepted prior to beginning project Completed project demonstrates knowledge and understanding of specific learning target Comments Score /5 /35 A minimum of 5 credible resources are used with detailed research notes completed for each resource Daily work log completed /15 Self-assessment thoughtfully completed Presentation demonstrates strong understanding of specific learning target Learning targets form completed during presentations /5 /5 /25 /10 /100 Total Feedback: 5 Name __________________________ Hour ______ Date _____________ The Rise of Rome & Rome’s Decline and Legacy: Daily Work Log Date 0-Off task Brief Description of Work Completed 1-Needed reminders to stay focused Student Teacher Score Score 2-On task and focused 6 Name __________________________ Hour ______ Date _____________ The Rise of Rome & Rome’s Decline and Legacy: Project Proposal Group Member(s): 1. 2. Choice of Presentation: Planned Resources (Minimum of 5): Textbook chapters 13,14,15: at least 2 reference / non-fiction book(s): at least 2 website(s): Other (database, etc) If you are working with a partner, your collaboration Plan: 7 Planning to Meet the Learning Target: Look at the learning target you chose and the guiding questions. Think about how you how you plan to research and investigate this learning target. Briefly describe you plans in the space provided. LT #_____ Guiding questions: Plan for research Proposal Accepted? Yes No Teacher Feedback: 8 Name __________________________ Hour ______ Date _____________ The Rise of Rome & Rome’s Decline and Legacy: Self-Assessment Learning Targets: Circle or highlight the learning target that you chose. 6. Students will understand how geography affected the development of Rome. 7. Students will understand the role of religion and religious beliefs in ancient Rome. 8. Students will understand what the government of early Rome was like. Students will be able to explain ways in which our government is similar to ancient Rome. 9. Students will understand how inventions and discoveries from ancient Rome impact our lives today. 10. Students will understand how leaders from ancient Rome affected history. Then, provide a detailed description of how your work on this project demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of that learning target. Use complete sentences and provide specific examples and support. 9 Collaboration Reflection: If you worked with a partner on this project, list and describe two ways that you collaborated effectively with your partner. If you worked alone, list and describe two ways that you collaborated with classmates in exploring resources and preparing for your project. 10 Name __________________________ Hour ______ Date _____________ The Rise of Rome & Rome’s Decline and Legacy: Learning Target Form Learning Targets: Write at least two things (there is room for three) that you learned about each learning target from your classmates’ presentations. 1. Students will understand how geography affected the development of Rome. A. B. C. 2. Students will understand the role of religion and religious beliefs in ancient Rome. A. B. 11 C. 3. Students will understand what the government of early Rome was like. Students will be able to explain ways in which our government is similar to ancient Rome. A. B. C. 4. Students will understand how inventions and discoveries from ancient Rome impact our lives today. A. B. C. 12 5. Students will understand how leaders from ancient Rome affected history. A. B. C. Listening Skills: Reflect on your listening skills during your classmates’ presentations. How were you a respectful and responsible listener? 13