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Ancient Rome
In this module you will…
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1)
Watch 3 short videos about Ancient Rome to help orient you towards thinking
about life, culture, society and technology from that important civilization.
2)
Recall specific information from the videos. Be sure to watch, listen and
remember!
3)
Think about the differences and similarities between Ancient Rome and
modern day Europe.
4)
Categorize differences and similarities between Ancient Rome and modern
day Europe in 8 different areas.
5)
Perform an internet search using interesting websites that are not Google and
employ keywords in your search to help show you how to refine internet
searches and make them more efficient for better and faster results.
6)
Chart and share your findings and cite where they came from to show you the
importance of knowing where internet information comes from.
7)
Play a game and/or take a quiz to explore Ancient Rome further and deeper
and then share that information with classmates in order to solidify your new
knowledge about Ancient Rome.
8)
Build a website about Ancient Rome that will also include information
showing us how we in modern society have expanded upon their technology,
knowledge and ingenuity.
9)
Share your website and look at the websites created by your classmates so
you can demonstrate your creativity and see theirs.
10) Assess and evaluate your progress, participation, recalling, and
understanding of the concepts of Ancient Roman civilization and its
relationship with modern times.
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Videos about Ancient Rome
VIDEO: “Day in the life of a 10-year-old in Roman Britain”
DIRECTIONS:
Click on the link below. Watch the YouTube video from the BBC about the life of
a “posh” 10-year-old Roman boy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-VmbxpEFAA
VIDEO: “What the Ancients Knew: Roads of Ancient Rome”
DIRECTIONS:
Now click on the next link below. Watch the video from howstuffworks.com
about roads in Ancient Rome.
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/science-channel/29217-whatthe-ancients-knew-roads-of-ancient-rome-video.htm
VIDEO: “What the Ancients Knew: Roman Trade”
DIRECTIONS:
Now click on the next link below. Watch the video from howstuffworks.com
about Roman trade.
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/science-channel/29117-whatthe-ancients-knew-roman-trade-video.htm
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A. Recalling
Matching
DIRECTIONS: Match the words and phrases with the correct definitions.
Part A - VIDEO: “Day in the life of a 10-year-old in Roman Britain”
Word/Phrase
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Definition
dormice, flamingo
tongues, snails
hot water
geese, ducks, dogs,
monkeys
central heating
toga
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
typical pets in Ancient Rome
system to maintain warm temperatures in a
luxurious home in Ancient Rome
food eaten by the rich in Ancient Rome
clothing worn by Roman citizens, particularly
men
liquid used for cooking and taking baths
Part B - VIDEO: “What the Ancients Knew: Roads of Ancient Rome”
Word/Phrase
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Definition
Via Appia
ditch with retaining
walls
goods, ideas, armies
local stones
stones in mortar and
gravel
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
things which were transported on Roman
roads
essential materials of the foundation of Roman
roads
parts of a Roman road that are found on the
sides of the road
pieces of Roman roads which were put
together like a jigsaw puzzle in order to make
the roads last a very long time
one of the oldest and most famous Roman
roads
Part C - VIDEO: “What the Ancients Knew: Roman Trade”
Word/Phrase
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
food, household goods,
luxury items
warehouses
dolia
Ostia
tropical fruits, olives,
rice
Definition
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
things which could be purchased in the Roman
marketplace
an important Roman harbour city
containers placed in the ground in order to
help preserve perishable items
food that was brought to Rome from across
the Mediterranean
buildings were food, goods and materials are
stored
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B. Understanding
Life in Ancient Rome was very different than the life we live today. However, there are many
similarities between the fundamental content of Ancient Roman life and life in 21st Century
Europe. Let’s explore them!
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ANCIENT ROME AND MODERN DAY EUROPE
DIRECTIONS: Work in groups of 2, 3 or 4 and create a list of 10 differences between life in
Ancient Rome and today.
example: “In Ancient Rome people spoke Latin, now we speak modern languages.”
SIMILARITIES BETWEEN ANCIENT ROME AND MODERN DAY EUROPE
DIRECTIONS: Work in groups of 2, 3 or 4 and create a list of 10 similarities between life in
Ancient Rome and life today.
example: “In today’s culture we use cement and concrete to build things and in
Ancient Rome they did too.”
Compare your answers with the answers of another group or other groups.
Categorize the Information
DIRECTIONS:
Based on the ideas you have created and the ideas you have heard in your group
conversations, categorize the differences and similarities between life in Ancient
Rome and life today in the following categories. Think in English and write only
basic notes that reflect your points:
Intellectual things/
Technology/Ideas/Education
t
example: computers: oday yes/
Rome no
Clothes/Style/Fashion
t
example: togas: -yes/
R-no
Eating habits/Nutrition
Food/
t
example: 3-5 meals a day: oday yes/
yes
Entertainment/Sports/
Play/Games
t
example: basketball: oday yes/
Architecture/Building/
Construction
t
example: cement: -yes/
R-yes
Rome
R-no
Transportation
t
example: walking: -yes/
R-yes
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C. Applying and reflecting
INSTRUCTIONS:
You will conduct an internet search to find evidence of the legacy of Ancient
Roman influence on modern European…
culture, technology, architecture, law, politics, religion, art and ideas.
STEP I: Internet search engines
Conduct an internet search using any of the following popular search engines. (Do NOT
use Google.)
https://duckduckgo.com/
http://www.bing.com/
http://search.yahoo.com/
http://blekko.com/
http://www.ivyjoy.com/rayne/kidssearch.html
http://www.ipl.org/
http://www.kidsclick.org/
http://www.sweetsearch.com/
http://search.aol.com/aol/webhome
http://home.mywebsearch.com/
http://www.webcrawler.com/
http://www.wow.com/
http://infospace.com/
http://www.dogpile.com/
http://www.info.com/
http://www.lycos.com/
http://www.excite.com/
STEP II: Use “KEYWORDS”
In your search you can (and should!) use key words [like the ones found in the following
word cloud] to help filter the “hits” (results). This will help you to focus your search and
will make your search time more efficient and effective:
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STEP III: Use additional keywords
You may also try using the following key words in your search in order to help further refine your
results. Try adding some of the following terms to the end of your search terms:
Note: This word cloud
was created at:
www.wordle.net/create
STEP IV: Chart your findings
DIRECTIONS:
Provide one example or more of the legacy of Ancient Roman influence on
modern European society in each of the following 8 categories:
(Be sure to cite the source of your information. You must provide the specific website and page. It is not academically
recommendable to just say, “I found it on ‘the Internet’”.)
Area where Ancient
Roman influence is
found:
culture
technology
architecture
law
politics
religion
art
ideas/thinking
Specific example from your internet search using keywords:
Specific internet
source of the
information:
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STEP V: Prepare to share your findings
DIRECTIONS:
·Work in groups of 2, 3 or 4.
·Compare, contrast and combine the information you have found in your internet
search.
·Prepare a PowerPoint presentation containing your group’s findings.
-OR·Prepare a poster or collage to present your group’s findings.
·Include images, pictures, photos, multimedia, music, and/or sound effects
wherever possible to make your presentation appealing to your audience.
·Be sure to include the unexpected information that you discovered which
surprised you and your group during your research. This must be part of your
presentation:
“The things that surprised us in our research were…”
STEP VI: Share your findings with the class/other
groups using your presentation
STEP VI option 1: Video presentation
You may prepare your presentation and make a video recording of it to be shared with the class
or with other groups.
STEP VI option 2: Presentation exhibit
The class/computer lab may be “open to the public” to allow students to freely explore the
individual presentations. At least one member of the group must “stand guard” at the
computer/poster/collage to answer visitors’ questions.
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REVISION
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions:
1)
Write 5 contributions Ancient Roman civilization has made to modern day
Europe:
1-_______________________________________________________________________
2-_______________________________________________________________________
3-_______________________________________________________________________
4-_______________________________________________________________________
5-_______________________________________________________________________
2)
Which of the following things would or would not be found in Ancient
Rome?
Mark your answer either;
A - Found in Ancient Rome
or
B - NOT found in Ancient Rome
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
3)
goods from China
electronic games
roads
hot, running water
toilets
marketplaces
elevators
multi-story buildings
glass
organization
money
shops
airplanes
boats
sewer systems to dispose of waste
Read the following statement:
Ancient Rome was similar to modern day society in many ways.
Do you agree? Why or why not? Explain/Write your answer.
EXTENSION:
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Do one of the following activities A or B…or both!
A - QUIZ - ROME!
DIRECTIONS:
Take a quiz about the Romans and their way of life. Remember your score when
you finish and compare it to the scores of other classmates who took the same
quiz! Click on one of the links below:
(Be sure to remember the information you find too!)
QUIZ – A
http://www.funtrivia.com/html5/index.cfm?qid=265837
QUIZ – B
http://www.proprofs.com/quizschool/story.php?title=world-book-trivia-challengeadvancedancient-rome
QUIZ – C
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome_questions.php
GROUP DISCUSSION
DIRECTIONS:
B–
Your teacher will put you into groups of 3, 4, 5, or 6 in order to discuss, compare
and contrast the information you and your classmates discovered in the above
quizzes.
Choose one (or more) of the games to play at
the following Roman history website:
http://rome.mrdonn.org/games.html
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COLLABORATIVE TASK: Create a real website
“Website about Rome and for Ancient Romans!”
PROCEDURE:
 Work in groups of 2, 3, or 4.
 Choose one of the following free host sites to create your own website and
sign up for an account (make sure all members know the name and
password to access your account):
1. http://www.tripod.lycos.com/
6. http://www.freehostia.com/index2.html
2. http://www.biz.nf/
7. http://www.byethost.com/
3. http://www.freehostingeu.com/
8. http://www.x10hosting.com/
4. http://www.wix.com/stunningwebsite
s/400?utm_campaign=af_freedomain.
co.nr&experiment_id=af_prchecker.i
nfo
9. https://www.yola.com/pricing?cid=CJ20
035
5. http://www.awardspace.com/?aid=Mj
UyNjE5MjIxOTI0OTQ1MDUyODQ
3MTg4
11. http://www.biz.ly/
10. http://www.webs.com/
****IMPORTANT:
Also, make sure that everyone in the group has
access to the email account you use to sign up in case
you need to recover any account information from
the host site.
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 You will create a website that will contain at least these 2 components:
Component 1 – Share information that you have synthesized from
your previous exploration of the topic of Ancient Rome, sharing
links, information and your reaction to the information you have
learned.
-and-
Component 2 – Share information with (imaginary) Ancient
Romans about modern advancements on original Roman ideas,
technology and inventions. (i.e. Romans built roads...what would
a Roman find today in terms of roads, streets, highways, etc...?)
 Build your website based on the following requirements:
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It must have at least 2 pages with titles indicating content.
It must not be the original template (you must change the
colors/fonts/design, etc…from the standard model in order to give the
website your group’s own personal style).
You must include information found by each member of the group. (You
may use the PowerPoint presentation previously prepared and more).
You will need to use your imagination in order to decide on what aspects
of modern civilization/society/culture that you would like to focus on to
“show” the Ancient Romans who will be “visiting” your website.
You will include links to websites showing information about Ancient
Rome (for modern day visitors to your website).
You will include links to websites showing information about modern-day
life (for *imaginary+ Ancient Roman “visitors” to your website).
You must include images.
Embed any multimedia you can on your website.
 When you finish, share your website with your classmates and look
at their websites.
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Assessment Rubric
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You can remember
and discuss most
of the
information in
the videos and
the concepts
about Ancient
Rome
You can understand very You can fairly well
well some similarities and understand some
differences between
similarities and
Ancient Rome and
differences between
modern day Europe
Ancient Rome and
modern day Europe
2
You can remember
and talk about
some of the
information in the
videos and the
concepts about
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You can remember
and talk very little
about the information
in the videos and the
concepts about
Ancient Rome
You can understand
somewhat some
similarities and
differences between
Ancient Rome and
modern day Europe
You find it difficult
to understand some
similarities and
differences between
Ancient Rome and
modern day Europe
Applying
information
You can easily use
and apply the
information to talk
about Ancient Rome
You can use most
of the
information to
talk about
Ancient Rome
You can use some
of the information to
talk about Ancient
Rome
You can use little of the
information to talk about
Ancient Rome
Group work
You participated in all
the aspects of the
unit with your
group(s). You have
worked extremely
well and solved
issues with group
members
You participated
in most of the
aspects of the
unit with your
group(s). You
have worked
very well and
solved most of
the issues with
group members
You participated in
some of the
aspects of the unit
with your group(s).
You have worked
well and solved
some issues with
group members
You barely participated
in the unit with your
group(s). You have
worked little and
solved none of the
issues with group
members
Build a website
Project
You participated in all
the aspects of the
creation of the
website
You participated
in most of the
aspects of the
creation of the
website
You participated in
some of the
aspects of the
creation of the
website
You barely participated
in the aspects of the
creation of the website
Recalling
information
Understanding
information
4 
You can easily
remember and discuss
the information in the
videos and the
concepts about
Ancient Rome
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Assessment Rubric: Student self-evaluation
My project: “Create a real website”
4 
I provided
Planning and
designing of the extensive input in
the planning and
survey
designing of the
website
3
I provided
quite a bit of
input in the
planning and
designing of
the website
2
I provided
some input in
the planning
and designing
of the website
1 
I provided
little input in
the planning
and designing
of the website
Group
cooperation
I participated,
discussed and
agreed in all
the creative
process of the
website
project
together with
my group
I participated,
discussed and
agreed in most of
the creative
process of the
website project
together with my
group
I participated,
discussed and
agreed in some
parts of the
creative process of
the website
project together
with my group
I didn’t
participate,
discuss and
agree much in
the creative
process of the
website project
together with my
group
Creativity
I find my
website
extremely
creative and
original
The final
website
project was a
real success
I find my
website very
creative and
original
I find my
website quite
creative and
original
I find my
website
similar to
other projects
The final
website
project was
quite
successful
There were
some
problems
with the final
website
project
The final
website
project didn’t
work
Outcome
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Checklist
___ I watched 3 short videos about Ancient Rome and thought about life, culture,
society and technology from that important civilization.
___ I can recall specific information from the videos.
___ I thought about the differences and similarities between Ancient Rome and
modern day Europe.
___ I categorized differences and similarities between Ancient Rome and modern
day Europe in 8 different areas.
___ I performed an internet search using interesting websites that are not Google
and employed keywords in my search.
___ I charted and shared findings and cited where they came from to show the
importance of knowing where internet information comes from.
___ I played a game and/or took a quiz to explore Ancient Rome further and deeper
and shared that information with classmates.
___ I built a website about Ancient Rome and included information about how we
in modern society have expanded upon their technology, knowledge and
ingenuity.
___ I shared my website and looked at the websites created by classmates.
___ I assessed and evaluated my progress, participation, recalling, and
understanding of the concepts of Ancient Roman civilization and its
relationship with modern times.
Congratulations on completing the module!