ANCIENT ROME
By
Karee Phillips
SOL STANDARDS
3.1 TSW explain the contributions of Ancient Greece
and Rome in terms of architecture, government, and
sports.
3.2 TSW develop basic technology skills.
3.3 TSW process, store, retrieve, and transmit
electronic information.
3.4 TSW communicate through application software.
Content Objectives
• TSW: Study Ancient Rome and become
familiar with its architecture,
government, and sports.
Lesson 1
Sol Objective: 3.1 TSW explain the contributions of Ancient
Rome in terms of architecture, government, and sports.
Lesson 1 Without Technology: TSW complete a crossword
puzzle handout on Ancient Roman terms.
Lesson 1 Technology-Infused: TSW complete a crossword
puzzle using Desktop Publishing on Ancient Roman terms.
Method of Single or Multiple Computer Use: Student will
go to single computer and print crossword puzzle and
complete.
Lesson 1: Student Sample
Directions:
D
i
Complete
the r
crossword
puzzle.
Lesson 2
Sol Objective: 3.1 TSW explain the contributions of Ancient
Rome in terms of architecture, government, and sports.
Lesson 2 Without Technology: TSW write a journal entry in
their journal describing a Roman sporting event.
Lesson 2 Technology-Infused: TSW go to the computer lab
and complete a journal entry using Word Processing
describing a Roman sporting event.
Method of Single or Multiple Computer Use: Students will
complete this activity in the computer lab using multiple
computers.
Lesson 2: Student Sample
Ancient Romans enjoyed going to chariot races. They
watched the chariot races at the Circus Maximus. The
chariots would go around the race track at a high speed. The
winner of the race would receive gold as a prize.
Journal entry from student Mike Smith
Lesson 3
Sol Objective: 3.1 TSW explain the contributions of Ancient
Rome in terms of architecture, government, and sports.
Lesson 3 Without Technology: TSW use an encyclopedia to
complete a scavenger hunt on Ancient Rome.
Lesson 3 Technology-Infused: TSW use a bookmarked
internet site to complete a scavenger hunt on Ancient Rome.
Method of Single or Multiple Computer Use: Students will
complete this lesson in the computer lab using multiple
computers. Teacher will bookmark internet site prior to
class.
Lesson 3 Student Sample
Directions: Please pull up the bookmark
http://www.crystalinks.com and complete the
Scavenger hunt below.
1. What did people do at an Ancient Roman Bath?
Romans went to the baths so they could get a massage,
socialize with their friends, and get a massage.
2. What were the outdoor arenas where sporting events were
held called?
The outdoor arenas were called amphi-theatres.
3. What was an aqueduct used for in Ancient Rome?
Romans used aqueducts for carrying water to the building.
Lesson 4
Sol Objective: 3.2 TSW develop basic technology skills
Lesson 4 Without Technology: TSW identify parts of the
computer.
Lesson 4 Technology-Infused: TSW use graphics and
complete a computer matching by identifying parts of the
computer and labeling them on the computer
Method of Single or Multiple Computer Use: Students
will use a single computer to complete this activity.
Lesson 4: Student Sample
Directions:
Draw a line
to match
each
computer
terms to
the correct
picture.
Extra Credit
Lesson 5
Sol Objective: 3.1 TSW explain the contributions of Ancient
Rome in terms of architecture, government, and sports.
Lesson 5 Without Technology: TSW complete a Pretest on
Ancient Rome using pencil and paper.
Lesson 5 Technology-Infused: TSW go to a designated class
computer and complete a computer generated pretest on
Ancient Rome using a database format.
Method of Single or Multiple Computer Use: Students will use
a designated computer to complete Pretest.
Extra Credit
Lesson 5: Student Sample
ANCIENT ROME PRETEST
Lesson 6
Extra Credit
Sol Objective: 3.1 TSW explain how the contributions
of ancient Greece and Rome have influenced the
present world in terms of architecture, government
and sports.
Lesson 6 Without Technology: TSW compare and contrast
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome by completing a handout and
matching appropriate characteristics with each civilization.
Lesson 6 Technology-Infused: TSW compare and contrast
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome by listing appropriate
vocabulary on a spreadsheet.
Method of Single or Multiple Computer Use: Students will
complete this lesson on a simple computer.
Extra Credit
Lesson 6: Student Sample
Put the following words under the correct heading.
Farmers, road builders, traders, republic, democracy, columns,
Parthenon, Pantheon, arches, columns, Europe, shipbuilders,
Mediterranean Sea, hills,
Compare and Contrast Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome