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Chapters 2-4 Unit Project
A Differentiated, Scholarly Approach to Leaning
Project Due Date: Friday, November 30th
These past months, we have spent time learning about the Roman and Muslim Empires.
You now have the chance to focus on an area of interest and create a product to
share with the class.
Directions: Decide on ONE project from the following list that is most intriguing to
you.
You may work individually or with a partner. Partners should be people you work well
with because you are sharing a grade! (Sometimes best friends do not make the best
partners.) It is your responsibility to work collaboratively. You should choose someone
whom you can easily work with outside of school, if necessary (ie. they should live near
you!).
Plagiarism will result in a zero. All work must be original. Avoid copying/pasting,
changing around “some” words, etc.
You are required to work at home each evening on this. Class time will be provided,
too. Make sure any program you use is both compatible at home and school.
Bring needed materials to class each day so you can be a productive student/worker.
Gallery directions will be provided for this assignment. Please follow all directions to
publish your product for our classroom gallery.
Your 20 points will be evaluated on: content, completeness, creativity, authenticity,
neatness, mechanics, placard, appearance, and presentation of project.
I. Think Like an…Architect
Create and build a structure that shows the patterns in Rome’s architecture,
such as domes, vaults, and arches (consider Roman bridges, aqueducts, temples,
palaces, and churches). This must be a three-dimensional scale model.
Include descriptions of the following within your structure:
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Names of the historical sites
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Background information of your site
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Analyze (explain) the PATTERNS found in the architecture of the site.
Underline your use of the PATTERNS icon.
Evaluate the IMPACT of these new innovations OVER TIME. Underline
your use of IMPACT and OVER TIME icons.
II. Think Like a…Geographer
Essential Question: How did geography help Romans build a world empire?
Create a product that includes a map (Refer to page A25 in text) of the Roman Empire
labeling the four categories below. Consider displaying your information in a foldable,
poster board, scrapbook, etc. Then write paragraphs to discuss:
 natural trade routes
 protective barriers
 the peninsula
 surrounding seas
When addressing each of the four topics, include:
 Title of the category
 Each category’s explanation should be complete with a minimum of eight
organized, detailed, logical sentences, proving the essential question.
III. Think Like a…Writer (Choose from A or B)
A.Write a poem or song of at least 20 lines (must be typed and illustrated) that reflects
the problems of Rome’s citizens OR detail an important historical figure of this period.
(If you would like, you may record your piece as well.) You must also write paragraph(s)
and include the following:
 Original title that reflects your piece
 Historical DETAILS/ORIGIN/CONTRIBUTIONS/IMPACT/PARALLEL OR
PARADOX: All of these are required (underline use of icons)
 Also, consider using the following tools of learning in your piece: ETHICS,
RULES, PATTERNS, etc.
B.Write a poem or song of at least 20 lines (must be typed and illustrated) that reflects
the early beginnings of life/culture on the Arabian Peninsula OR detail an important
historical figure of this period. (If you would like, you may record your poem or song
as well.) You must also write paragraph(s) and include the following:
 Original title that reflects your piece
 Historical DETAILS/ORIGIN/CONTRIBUTIONS/IMPACT/PARALLEL OR
PARADOX: All of these are required (underline use of icons)
 Also, consider using the following tools of learning in your piece: ETHICS,
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RULES, PATTERNS, etc.
 Consider using Arabesque, calligraphy, the Arabic alphabet in your design
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IV. Think Like an…Artist (Choose A or B)**
A. Develop a piece of artwork (sculpture or painting) that shows an important
historical event/person from Rome’s past.
Must include a comprehensive placard (typed or black felt-tip pen) that includes:
 Your name(s) and Name of art piece
 Its ORIGIN/historical DETAILS/IMPACT on the people of Rome
(underline use of icons)
B. Develop a piece of artwork (sculpture or painting) that shows an important
historical event/person from Islam’s past.
Must include a comprehensive placard (typed or black felt-tip pen) that includes:
 Your name (s) and Name of art piece
 Its ORIGIN/historical DETAILS/IMPACT on the people of the Middle
East (underline use of icons)
**Please note that this is for true artists only: You will be evaluated on the QUALITY
of your artwork…your art must clearly depict the historical message. If it does not,
your grade will severely suffer.
V. Think like a…Political Scientist
Create a foldable (typed and illustrated) in which you discuss the different types of
government that existed in Rome up until its fall (in AD 476). Each of these sections
should be presented in chronological order and contain the following tools of learning:
Origin, Historical Details, Rules, and Contributions (underline the icon words where
you use them in the project).
VI. Think like a…Travel Agent
The fifth pillar of Islam is “Pilgrimage.” Explain to the followers why taking this
religious journey is of significant value.
Review the information from Chapters 3 and 4 (and Internet) about the Hajj. Create a
colorful, realistic brochure (that folds and has panels) enticing travelers to journey to
Mecca next year. Include sites, ritual activities, and cultural benefits, making sure you
explain their value to the people. Be neat/colorful/include pictures. All panels must
contain text and pictures.
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