Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
With a partner, you are going to study either Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome. After
learning about several ancient civilizations as a whole class, it is time for you to do some
independent learning.
Below, you will find several categories with a menu of activities that will help you to
organize your final project—which will be an electronic portfolio (on a wiki page) of your
learning. Remember, if you draw/create something that isn’t electronic, you can take a
picture of it, or scan it, into your wiki page. Be sure that you complete the required
number of activities from each section.
You may be wondering where you will get all of this information…….
1.
Once you and your partner decide which civilization you will study, you (with your
partner) will read and complete the guide sheet for either Kids Discover: Ancient
Greece or Kids Discover: Roman Empire.
2. Independently, you will watch the following videos on www.unitedstreaming.com
(student user id: derbystudents password: dragons) and complete the
quiz/guidesheet. You will find links to these websites on our Ancient
Greece/Ancient Rome Final Project page.
a. Ancient Greece: Living History: Living in Ancient Greece
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=C28A186960C9-4496-979B-EEF17ACE4275&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
b. Ancient Rome: Living History: Living in the Roman Empire
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=40C11EAC70EB-45DB-881D-0452F395E945&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
c.
3. Your textbook is another great resource. Information about Ancient Greece can
be found in Unit 5 (chapters 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31). Ancient Rome
information can be found in Unit 6 (chapters 32, 33, 34, 35, and 37)
4. Of course, you may also use the Internet, be sure to keep track of the sources you
use on a Source Document.
GEOGRAPHY-- Choose 1
1. Create/Draw a map of either Ancient Greece (Hint: review Chapter 25) or Ancient
Rome (Hint: review chapter 26) including important physical/ geographic features.
(10 points)
2. Make your own Crossword Puzzle using Greece or Rome’s geographical features.
3. Create a travel brochure for Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome discussing the key
places a tourist might want to visit.
VOCABULARY/Key Terms-- Choose 1
1. Complete the Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome Wiki Terms on our class wiki.
2. Create a jeopardy game using the key terms (bold printed words) used throughout
this unit.
3. Create a picture dictionary/book using the key terms (bold printed words) used in
this unit.
4. Make a Crossword Puzzle using the key terms (bold printed words) used in this unit.
DAILY LIFE--- Choose 1
1. Make a 21st century project outlining a day in the life of a specific person in either
Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome society. Be sure to name the specific type of
person (think social structure).
2. Create a journal, A Day in the Life of... an emperor, farmer, etc., with at least 10 x
½ page written entries.
3. Create a picture book (with at least 10 pages --- including pictures/words) titled,
A Day in the Life of …. an emperor, farmer, etc.
4. Create an Ancient Greek or Ancient Rome daily newspaper cover page with
headlines, articles, and photos to show the Daily Life in either of these Ancient
Civilizations.
HISTORY— choose 2
1. Create a timeline of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome that can be hung in our
classroom. You will include at least 15 important dates/descriptions/picture. Be
colorful and creative.
2. Create a Wiki-pedia type page about a Great Leader from either Ancient Greece or
Ancient Rome. Be sure to include his/her personal information, claim(s) to fame,
and links to other resources.
3. Create a 21st century project showcasing the accomplishments of either Ancient
Greece or Ancient Rome.
4. Using the 7 characteristics of a civilization from Chapter 5, create a 21st Century
project that proves that Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome is a civilization.
5. Create a jeopardy game with 5 categories x 5 questions each for either Ancient
Greece or Ancient Rome.
6. Create a computer or board game that shows your understanding of at least 15 key
events and people from Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome.
Once you decide on your 4 projects, complete the form below and hand it into Mrs.
Westerlund. Turn this page into Mrs. Westerlund.
Partner Team: _____________________
_____________________
We are learning about
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
We will be completing the following tasks/activities…….
Geography Section: Activity #_____
Vocabulary Section: Activity #_____
Daily Life Section: Activity # ______
History Section: Activity # ______ and Activity #_____