NAME: ____________________________________________
DATE: ____________________
Ancient Greece and Rome History Project
Your topic is:__________________________
You will individually research an aspect of Unit 4: Ancient Greece and Rome and create a short PowerPoint
presentation about that topic as well as present to the rest of your class about the subject matter you researched.
The main focus of this project is to analyze a given civilization using sociological ideas presented earlier in the
school year. Time will be allowed in class to do research, but you are expected to make proper use of this time.
The presentation will be due on, December 11th with presentations expected to begin at the start of class at that
time. Further instructions are as follows:
PART 1: RESEARCH/NOTES (10 pts)
You must research the topic you are given regarding Ancient Greece and/or Rome and take notes on what you
find regarding each. These may be printed out and highlighted notes or handwritten notes. These notes will be
handed in at the completion of the entire project—so keep track of them. The notes must show effort in
consulting multiple sources, and remember that your textbook is a great asset to start with. Your instructor is
available for consultation at all times during your research process and project preparation.
PART 2: POWERPOINT (75 pts)
A PowerPoint slideshow must be created that presents the appropriate research information about your
civilization in an easy-to-follow format for the rest of your class to learn from. A copy of this presentation will
be printed out as a handout for the instructor to have prior to the in-class presentation. It will be due on
December 11th for all presenters. If you are unsure how to do this, please ask the instructor for assistance. The
PowerPoint must meet the following expectations:
A. The slideshow must be presented in the following organizational format:
a. Title slide identifying your topic and your name(s) as the author (1 slide) (2 pts)
b. A minimum of 12 additional slides about your topic—all with direct focus on your entire
assigned topic (12 pts)
B. The slideshow information must be presented with headings that serve to classify your topic and
break-it up into smaller sub-sections. For instance, if your topic was Roman & Greek religion, you
might have headings such as “Roman Gods”, “Roman Goddesses”, “Greek Gods”, “Greek
Goddesses”, “Importance of Myths”, etc. (5 pts)
C. The slides themselves must have 2-3 facts per slide (bullet points—not complete sentences) AND
one or more images related to the information presented. The title slides MUST have a picture as
well. (37 pts)
D. Information is not just copy and pasted from a source—information is in student’s own words (10
pts)
E. The slides must show evidence of creativity and appropriate color choices so that the information is
easy to read and draws interest (4 pts)
F. The slides must show attention to neatness in layout and formatting, avoidance of spelling errors,
and overall thought/organization. (5 pts)
PART 3: PRESENTATION (20 pts)
The information you have researched and compiled into a slideshow will be used in a physical presentation in
front of the class. It is your job to properly educate your classmates on what you learned regarding the
particular sociological aspect of your civilization you have been given. Your presentation will be graded on the
following:
A. Elements of appropriate public speaking habits: loud voice, clear explanations, the presenting of
information in an easy-to-follow format, good eye contact with your audience, the use of the
PowerPoint to assist you in your explanations, elaboration BEYOND the slide’s content, etc. You
may use notes to assist you in your presentation—as long as you do not just read off a sheet of paper
the whole time you present. (10 pts)
B. It is clear the student understood all the words and concepts on the PowerPoint. Remember to ask
how to pronounce any unfamiliar terms or ask the instructor prior to presenting about any questions
you have. (5 pts)
C. The appropriate answering of any questions following the presentation that the audience or instructor
may have. (5 pts)
FINAL REMINDERS:
A. Your notes will be handed in upon the completion of the entire project
B. A handout of the PowerPoint slides will be handed in to the instructor prior to the verbal
presentation in class (6 slides to a page, preferably)
C. This rubric will be used for grading purposes—please limit the amount of writing you do on
it, and be sure to hand this in prior to the verbal presentation in class as well.
D. Use of class-time is graded through the daily R & R Points
FINAL SCORE: _____________/95
Period 3 Topic Choices
_____________ The Government of Ancient Rome and Greece (laws, who is in charge, famous rulers,
military strength and tactics, bureaucracy, types of governments, etc.)
_____________ The Economy of Ancient Rome and Greece (economic activities, tradecrafts, currency,
trading, main businesses/jobs, etc.)
_____________ The Family/Society in Ancient Rome and Greece (typical family life, family dynamics,
norms and expectations regarding family and children, marriage traditions, social norms/rules, stratification,
etc.)
_____________ The Religion of Ancient Rome and Greece (religious practices, places of worship, belief in
god(s)/goddess(es), belief in the afterlife, religious celebrations, etc.)
_____________ The Education System of Ancient Rome and Greece (how were children schooled, what do
schools look like, subjects taught, notable teachers/educational leaders, ages children were schooled, etc.)
_____________ The City/Infrastructure of Ancient Rome and Greece (focus on famous buildings, what the
cities looked like, plumbing/sewer systems, architectural achievements, most popular buildings/sites in town—
such as marketplaces, public baths, etc.)
_____________ Famous Faces of Ancient Rome (focus on notable figures who are important to the history,
society, and culture of Rome and why they are notable—what accomplishments, achievements did they do?)
_____________ Famous Faces of Ancient Greece (focus on notable figures who are important to the history,
society, and culture of Rome and why they are notable—what accomplishments, achievements did they do?)
_____________ The Material Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome (written languages, artwork, typical
houses, clothing of the time, typical food, etc.)
_____________ The Nonmaterial Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome (values/morals placed in great
importance, social norms/taboos on various activities, spoken languages, religious beliefs in general—don’t
make it your entire focus, existence of music, etc.)
_____________ The First People of Ancient Greece and Rome (describe the people, culture, and civilizations
of the Minoans and Myceneans for Ancient Greece and the Etruscans of Ancient Rome)
_____________ The Growth of Christianity in Ancient Rome (The early Church, times of Jesus and
apostles, early martyrs of Roman times, Roman persecution tactics and events, etc.)
Period 1 Topic Choices
_____________ The Government of Ancient Rome and Greece (laws, who is in charge, famous rulers,
military strength and tactics, bureaucracy, types of governments, etc.)
_____________ The Economy of Ancient Rome and Greece (economic activities, tradecrafts, currency,
trading, main businesses/jobs, etc.)
_____________ The Family/Society in Ancient Rome and Greece (typical family life, family dynamics,
norms and expectations regarding family and children, marriage traditions, social norms/rules, stratification,
etc.)
_____________ The Religion of Ancient Rome and Greece (religious practices, places of worship, belief in
god(s)/goddess(es), belief in the afterlife, religious celebrations, etc.)
_____________ The Education System of Ancient Rome and Greece (how were children schooled, what do
schools look like, subjects taught, notable teachers/educational leaders, ages children were schooled, etc.)
_____________ The City/Infrastructure of Ancient Rome and Greece (focus on famous buildings, what the
cities looked like, plumbing/sewer systems, architectural achievements, most popular buildings/sites in town—
such as marketplaces, public baths, etc.)
_____________ Famous Faces of Ancient Rome (focus on notable figures who are important to the history,
society, and culture of Rome and why they are notable—what accomplishments, achievements did they do?)
_____________ Famous Faces of Ancient Greece (focus on notable figures who are important to the history,
society, and culture of Rome and why they are notable—what accomplishments, achievements did they do?)
_____________ The Material Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome (written languages, artwork, typical
houses, clothing of the time, typical food, etc.)
_____________ The Nonmaterial Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome (values/morals placed in great
importance, social norms/taboos on various activities, spoken languages, religious beliefs in general—don’t
make it your entire focus, existence of music, etc.)
_____________ The First People of Ancient Greece and Rome (describe the people, culture, and civilizations
of the Minoans and Myceneans for Ancient Greece and the Etruscans of Ancient Rome)
_____________ The Growth of Christianity in Ancient Rome (The early Church, times of Jesus and
apostles, early martyrs of Roman times, Roman persecution tactics and events, etc.)