Mr. Ambrose's 7thGrade Social Studies Class, 2003-04

SPECIAL UNIT created by Student Teacher: LARISSA RHOADES

THE ROMANS: DEFINE WHAT IT IS TO BE AN EMPEROR IN THIS TIME PERIOD: This unit presents content on the basis of what makes an emperor.Ý It focuses on what certain emperorís did in Rome that was good, bad, and some of their achievements during their reign.Ý This information will then be used to look at our own executive power in the United States.Ý The Real OUTCOME of this unit will be insight and reflect upon the nature of the executive power.Ý We will study this, not only in Rome, but also in todayís society and how it affects our lives right now.

Part 1. Thinking and Background Information:

1.ÝÝ IDENTIFY PROBLEMS

(1) The Romans proclaimed that they guaranteed order and organization to the world. Yet all too often, Roman leaders made decisions and ruled for immature personal reasons Ö. Destroying the order and peace Rome claimed to create.

2. BACKGROUND:

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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY

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COMMENTS

Overview of Unit- Study-guide & Handouts

 

 

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Map Lecture & Map (pgs 191-192)

 

 

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Roman History-In-One-Day

 

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Homework: Notes pg 196-200 & Vocabulary 5-9

 

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Quiz Over Notes (pg 196-200) & Map

 

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Case Studies #1-12: ( PDF, printable, version of Case Studies)

 

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Classification of Emperors-Using Rome-in-1-day, textbook, case studies & websites

 

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Emperor Website Research-Finish Classification of Emperors

 

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ìPick of The Litterî- Graphic Organizer

 

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Rome Movies-Studyguide

 

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Homework: Vocabulary 10-17

 

Part 2. Building Knowledge and Concepts:

                                                                              

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Julius Caesar-Movie

 

 

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Part 3. Communicating What Has Been Learned:

.     THE EXPERTS CERTIFY THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS:

1. CIRCUS   P.C.M.S.US:

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FINAL TEST: ìPut Julius Caesar on Trialî-Using Blue Screen and HyperStudio.

 

 

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Talking Place: Picking your favorite Emperor

 

 

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Group ñ Self Evaluation------Reflective thinking about coop learning

 

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Blue Screen Evaluation------Reflective thinking about individual and group performance

 

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Secret:  Details of this famous Gladiator Competion will be kept secret.  Only graduated Gladiators will learn the details.

·      Top Secret:  For safety  reasons and gladiator-pride reasons, this information must be kept from 6th Graders (who are too young) and from 8th Graders (who are no longer Roman Citizens)

 no 6th or 8th Graders allowed to read this content See Mr. Ambrose or Ms.Rhoades for secrete details concerning Gladiator School and Gladiator Competition.

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