- Grade Focus
- Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
- Age Level
- 11, 12, 13
- Subject
- Social Studies
- Technology Integration Activity
- Discovering the Internet, Imaging, PowerPoint Presentations
Create a Slideshow to Depict Ancient Roman Impact on Life Today
Create a Slideshow to Depict Ancient Roman Impact on Life Today.doc
Introduction
How do the achievements of the Roman Empire contribute and influence our society today? What examples of Roman influence can you find in your school, home, or community? How would our society be different without the contributions of the Romans?Prerequisite Experience
Students should have a basic understanding of geographic concepts and The Roman Empire's conquest of Europe and North Africa, of the history of the Roman Empire, and of the achievements of the Roman Empire. Students should also know how to do research on the Internet. Students should have a basic knowledge of Photoshop.Teacher Prep Time
Review these training videos from Nortel LearniT• Discovering the Internet, http://nortellearnit.org/technology/Discovering_the_Internet/
• Imaging, http://nortellearnit.org/teachnology/Imaging/
• Photoshop, http://www.good-tutorials.com/tutorials/photoshop
If you have access to United Streaming, these videos may be used to further the students understanding of Ancient Rome.
• Ancient Rome: Rise to Power. Discovery Channel School. 2004.
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• Ancient Rome: Fall of an Empire. Discovery Channel School. 2004.
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http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
• Ancient Rome: Prosperity and Decline. Discovery Channel School. 2004.unitedstreaming. 4 February 2008
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
• Myths and Legends of Ancient Rome. United Learning. 1995.
unitedstreaming. 4 February 2008
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
"Discovery Education streaming is a digital video-on-demand and online teaching service to help improve students' retention and test scores; it is aligned to U.S. state and provincial standards." If you do not have access to United Streaming, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial at www.unitedstreaming.com
MATERIALS:
Computer with access to the Internet
Photoshop program
Access to books and primary sources on the Roman Empire
Note taking worksheet
Paper and writing materials
Project
Students will use the Internet and other sources to research information on The Roman Empire. Students will use digital cameras to capture examples of Roman achievements and influence around the school, community and their homes. Students will be able to write an essay describing contributions of the Romans. Students will be able to use Photoshop to create a slideshow presentation of their pictures.Assessment/Grading
An evaluation rubric has been provided to use for assessment.Time Management Tips
Students should be in groups of 2-3 to help in research and photographs.Lesson Plan Details
Engage
1. Review the Rome PowerPoint. It contains no notes or information, only the topic headings that you will research and a few simple pictures.2. Complete the first two sections of the worksheet (What I know, and What I would like to know) on Roman Contributions. The worksheet can be found in the WORD and PDF version of this lesson. Can you think of ways the Roman Empire contributed to today's society?
3. You will be researching the Romans and find answers to your questions while you are researching.
Explore
1. Before you begin your research, you might want to review the following web sites for helpful hints.http://www.nortellearnit.org/technology/Discovering_the_Internet/
2. You will be in groups of 2-3 students to complete your research. Then, using your research, you will create a slideshow that depicts Roman contributions to today's society.
3. As you research Roman Influence, complete the worksheet on Roman Contributions. Here are some web sites to help you research:
History Link 101's Ancient Rome page
http://www.historylink101.com/ancient_rome.htm
NOVA Lost Roman Treasures
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/zeugma/mosa_05.html
Rome Reborn 1.0
http://www.romereborn.virginia.edu/
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
http://www.roman-empire.net/
PBS The Roman Empire in the First Century
http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/
Explain
1. You will have a group meeting with your teacher to discuss your research.
2. By now, you should be able to connect Ancient Roman culture with modern culture. If your group is struggling to make this connection, you need to speak with your teacher and ask for help. Here are a few more web sites that might help.
MSN Encarta Roman Empire
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_1741502785/Roman_Empire.html
Kidipedia - History for Kids
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/houses/houses.htm
Ancient Greek & Roman Coins
http://dougsmith.ancients.info/
3. When you have finished your worksheet, discuss your answers with the class. How have the Romans contributed to today's culture? What are some lasting contributions of the Romans?
Elaborate
1. Now that you have completed your research, you will venture out into your community and school to look for influences of the Roman Empire.2. Using a digital camera, take photographs of examples of Roman influence on your home, school, community, and other places. Travel to places that showcase the Roman influence.
3. After you have had the chance to take photos of Roman influence in your community, you and your will group will compile your photos into a presentation to share with the class.
4. Using a photo editor such as Photoshop, edit your photos to use in a slide show presentation. If your school does not have Photoshop, you may also use PowerPoint to complete your presentation.
Before you begin, you may want to review the Nortel LearnIT training videos on Digital Images and Photoshop found at:
http://www.nortellearnit.org/technology/Imaging/
or,
You may want to review the Nortel LearnIT training videos on PowerPoints found at: http://www.nortellearnit.org/technology/PowerPoint_Presentations/
Your photographs should showcase Roman influence in the following areas.
Government
Architecture
Art
Warfare
Sports
Language
Numbers
5. After you have completed your slideshow, you will present it to your class. You might want to take a look at a Nortel LearniT video tutorial and get some good tips and tricks on making a great presentation.
http://www.nortellearnit.org/technology/PowerPoint_Presentations/
Take notes on the other student's presentations.
6. When all of the presentations have been completed, fill in the "What I learned?" column on your Excel spreadsheet.
Evaluate
An evaluation rubric has been provided to use for assessment.Extend
Consider some of these suggestions for extending this activity.1. After hearing all of the class presentations, create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the Roman culture to American culture.
2. Find a food recipe from the Roman Empire and make the food for the class.
3. Research the clothing of the Romans and then come into class dressed as a Roman.
4. Research several Latin phrases and recite them to the class.
http://www.yuni.com/library/latin.html
Related Resources
Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/
History Link 101's Ancient Rome page
http://www.historylink101.com/ancient_rome.htm
NOVA Lost Roman Treasures
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/zeugma/mosa_05.html
Rome Reborn 1.0
http://www.romereborn.virginia.edu/
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
http://www.roman-empire.net/
PBS The Roman Empire in the First Century
http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/
MSN Encarta Roman Empire
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_1741502785/Roman_Empire.html
Kidipedia - History for Kids
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/houses/houses.htm
Ancient Greek & Roman Coins
http://dougsmith.ancients.info/