COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT and BUDGET FORM
World History and Civilization
Target Learning Resource Area: World History and Civilization
Inquiry Project Title: “Exploring Rome: Gladiators”
Grade Level:
10th
Total Students: 70
Teachers:
(1)
All World History teachers (2) and School Librarian Specialist
Duration of Project: 4 weeks
Learning Objectives:
 Students will discuss the role of public entertainment in ancient
Rome.
 Students will learn what life was like for gladiators at the Roman
Colosseum.
 Students will imagine themselves in ancient Rome where the
emperor has ordered gladiator games to take place in the
Colosseum.
 Students will use the Internet and print resources to research
Ancient Roman culture, politics, and the gladiator games.
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 Students will write a personal account of the games from the
point of view of a spectator, the emperor, a lanista (an owner of
the gladiators), or a gladiator.
Knowledge Content Standards:
 Standard 2: Ancient Civilizations: Rome Civilization
o WH2.9: Describe Roman Republican government and
society and trace the changes that culminated in the end
of the Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.
(History, Government, Sociology).
 Standard 9: Historical Thinking
o WH9.2: Locate and analyze primary sources and
secondary sources related to an event or issue of the past.
o WH9.3: Investigate and interpret multiple causation in
analyzing historical actions, and analyze cause-and-effect
relationships.
o WH9.4: Explain issues and problems of the past by
analyzing the interests and viewpoints of those involved.
o WH9.5: Use technology in the process of conducting
historical research and in the presentation of the products
of historical research and current events.
o WH9.6: Formulate and present a position or course of
action on an issue by examining the underlying factors
contributing to that issue.
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Upon completion of this inquiry unit, students will:
 Understand and explain basic history terms relevant to topic
(republic, gladiators, Colosseum, barbarians, empire, ludus,
lanista, munus, etc.)
 Understand and explain the people of Ancient Rome and the
role of gladiator games.
 Create clear and detailed accounts of the gladiator games
that provide many facts about the lives of gladiators and the
Romans.
 Describe the life and training of the gladiator.
 Describe the Colosseum.
 Describe what happened during the event. Who or what other
than the gladiator was present?
 Describe the spectators. How do they react? How many are in
the arena? What role do they play? Where is the emperor?
What role does he play in the games?
Lesson Activities:
 Explore Ancient Roman life in World History courses (Week 1).
 Explore and use Internet, print, and other multimedia
resources at the school library media center (Week 2).
 View the movie Gladiator (Week 3).
 Write and share with class creative projects on Ancient
Roman culture, politics, and the role of gladiators, in
history (Week 4).
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RESOURCES BUDGETED
FUNDING SOURCE
Update print materials

Library
$ 500
Add videos and DVDs (educational and drama) that depict
various aspects and topics focusing on Ancient Rome and
particularly the Colosseum and gladiator fighting.
Computer software

$ 1500
Expand both fiction and nonfiction resources exploring the topics
of Ancient Rome through history, politics, culture, and
individuals. Heavy focus on gladiators, the Colosseum, and
gladiator weapons/armor. Invest in biographies of important
Roman leaders and other important historical figures
(Spartacus). Also, review works older than 1990 with low
circulation record to replace with more current and popular
items, such as graphic nonfiction and fiction, along with
juvenile/YA nonfiction and fiction print materials. New material
will provide current and diverse historical coverage.
Update non-print materials

Library
AMOUNT
Teacher
$ 100
Educational/simulation games that place students in decisionmaking roles.
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Resources Owned
Location
Print materials
Library

$0
Library
$0
LMC does not currently own any computer-based materials.
Online Resources

Library
LMC is lacking any resources in this format.
Computer software

$ 600
Identify titles owned which are still current and relevant for
teachers and curriculum. Weed outdated (anything before 2000)
based on circulation statistics and materials that are in poor
condition.
Non-print materials

Approx. Value
Library
$ N/A
Internet, databases, WebQuests to meet curriculum needs by
teachers and students.
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