Final 7th Grade Ancient History Project

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Hello Everyone,

We will begin our final project tomorrow, Thursday, June 6th. The final project is described below:

Ancient Rome Project Directions

 

For the Ancient Rome unit, you will be choosing three activities that interest you. You will be learning about life in ancient Rome as you complete your chosen activities. You can use the resources provided by me and by also referencing the social studies book to help you complete your work.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • You must complete THREE activities.
  • At least ONE activity will be a quiz, BUT you cannot create more than one quiz.
  • You must complete your activities by each activity deadline.
  • Each activity is worth TWENTY­-FIVE  (25) summative points.
  • Review the rubric for grading.
  • You will be given class time for these projects. ______________________________________________

 

Deadlines for work completion

Activity One­ Due by end of class Friday, June 7th.

Activity Two ­Due by end of class Monday, June 10th.

Activity Three­ Due by end of class Wednesday June 12th.

 

ANCIENT ROME INDEPENDENT PROJECT SELECTIONS

 

  1. Interview a Famous Roman Person

Directions:

  • Research a famous Roman person who made an important contribution to the history and legacy of ancient Rome. Some choices are as follow: Julius Caesar, Octavian/Augustus, Constantine, Marcus Aurelius, Mark Antony, Cassius, Claudius, etc. Take notes as you research.
  • Using the notes from your research develop an interview format for your “famous Roman person”.
  • You may choose to interview and “be” the famous person, but this will take some planning and creativity.
  • Develop a script for your interview. This should be preapproved by a teacher before recording your interview. The script must include significant personal details of the person as well as this person’s impact and major contributions to Roman history.
  • Your interview should be no longer than five minutes.

 

  1. Create a timeline of Ancient Rome from the Roman Republic (500 B.C. to the collapse of the Roman Empire ( 500 A.D.)

Directions:

  • The timeline should be organized by DATE. Enter a title for your Timeline­ –Ancient Roman History.
  • Your LABEL should be your date of relevance ( 500 B.C.)
  • Short Description should be the event itself ( Roman Republic Founded)
  • Long Description­ Two to four sentences regarding the event.
  • You should add images. At least four
  • Your timeline should have 8­-10 events ( dates)

 

  1. Roman Government vs. American Government

Directions:

Research ancient Roman government and compare it to the United States government. How is our government similar and different from ancient Roman government? Write a four paragraph compare/contrast paper. I will provide your planning blueprint.

 

  1. Complete Map of Ancient Rome ­

Directions:

Draw and label a map of Ancient Rome at its greatest size. Be sure to include all of the most important cities, landforms and bodies of water. A map key and compass rose must also be included.

 

  1. Make a quiz for any of the following chapters: Ch. 33, Ch. 34, Ch. 35

Directions:

First read the entire chapter and take a minimum of 15 notes on the chapter (informative, substantial). Then design a 20 question quiz that is broken down to the following categories: 5 matching, 10 multiple choice, and 5 True and False. You must present an answer key with your completed quiz.

 

  1. Newspaper Article on the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius

Directions:

Using the resources below as well as your textbook,  write a newspaper article about the eruption of Mt.Vesuvius. Be sure to include a personal account of some sort from an eye witness. Also, include a picture of some sort. You should have a catching headline as well. Your article should be at least 350 words in length. The article, picture, and headline should fit on one typed page. Be sure that your article aims to answer the essential who, what, where, when, why style of questions.

https://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pompeii/pmpMsStb.html

https://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/pompeii.htm

https://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/volcanoes/vmtvesuvius.html

https://www.windows2universe.org/earth/interior/Mt_Vesuvius_ad79.html

 

  1. Make an Advertisement or Poster about the Roman Chariot Races

Directions:

  • Read up on chariot racing at the Circus Maximus using the resources below.
  • Create an advertisement/poster about the races. Include a picture, dates, times of the races as well as who will be racing. Be sure to include information on where and how to purchase tickets.
  • Remember you want a full house at the races. Make your advertisement colorful, interesting, and descriptive.

https://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/chariot.html

https://spartacus-educational.com/ROMchariot.htm

We will discuss these directions tomorrow, and I will answer any questions you may have.

 

Thank you!