The Mighty Roman Empire Project 2006

 

During our study of ancient Rome you will be expected to research and present one of the following topics about the Roman Empire to your Core class.  Keep in mind your learning style and choose a method of presentation that fits the way you learn.  You will give an oral presentation to your classmates on an assigned day.  You will also make up a study guide and give a test about your project to your classmates after your presentation.

 

Project Ideas: (Circle and get teacher to initial the number of the project of your choice.)

  1. Identify the location (map) and describe the importance of Aeneas.
  2. Identify the location (map) and describe the importance of Romulus and Remus.
  3.  Identify the location (map) and describe the importance of Cincinnatus.
  4.  Identify the location (map) and describe the importance of Julius Caesar.
  5. Identify the location (map) and describe the importance of Cicero.
  6. Describe the government of the Roman Republic and its significance (include: written constitution, tripartite government, check and balances and civic duty)
  7. Identify the location of and the political and geographic reasons for the growth of Roman territories and expansion of the empire.  Include how the empire fostered economic growth through the use of currency and trade routes.
  8. How did ancient Rome go from a republic to an empire?  How did Julius Caesar and Augustus help?
  9. Trace the migration of Jews around the Mediterranean region. Explain their conflict with the Romans, and the Roman’s restrictions on their right to live in Jerusalem.
  10. How did Christianity begin?
  11. Explain the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as describe in the New Testament and his part in the history of ancient Rome.
  12. Explain the contributions of St. Paul the Apostle to the spread of Christian beliefs (Include the belief in the Trinity, resurrections, and salvation.)
  13. Describe the circumstances that led to the spread of Christianity in Europe and other Roman territories.
  14. Describe Roman art.
  15. Describe Roman music.
  16. Describe Roman architecture.
  17. Describe Roman technology.
  18. Describe Roman science.
  19. Describe Roman literature.
  20.  Describe Roman language (Latin).
  21. Describe Roman law and compare it to our laws in the U.S. today.
  22. Explain the history of the Olympic games.
  23. Build a Roman chariot and describe how it works.
  24. Describe the Roman aqueducts.
  25. Describe Roman dramas.
  26. Another project that teacher approves.

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Possible presentation ideas:

v     Oral report

v     Charts and maps and diagrams

v     PowerPoint

v     Write a play and perform it in class.

v     Write a song about your topic.

v     Demonstrate your topic to the class.

v     Write a booklet and illustrate it.  Copy it for each student.

v     Build a model.

v     Another idea that teacher approves: __________________________________________________

 

Study Guides to teach your topic & 5 facts and 3 vocab words might include:

v     Mad Lib style fill in the blank worksheet

v     Matching lists of words and definitions

v     A map with locations for them to fill in.

v     Flashcards to help them memorize the facts

v     Word Search puzzles

v     Maze

v     Crossword Puzzles

v     Another idea that teacher approves:

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Steps to your final “A” Grade:

  1. Make choices above;
    1. Project _________________________________
    2. Presentation _____________________________
    3. Study guide ______________________________
  2. Research your topic ____
    1. Book title _______________________________
    2. Website ________________________________
    3. Bibliography done ________
  3. List the main facts (5); _____
    1. – ______________________________________
    2. – ______________________________________
    3. – ______________________________________
    4. – ______________________________________
    5. –  ______________________________________

 

  1. List the vocabulary words (3): _____
    1. – ______________________________________
    2. – ______________________________________
    3. - ______________________________________
  2. Prepare your presentation to cover those main facts ____
  3. Prepare your study guide to cover those main facts ____
  4. Prepare your test to cover those main facts ____
  5. Give the key to your test to teacher to check ____