Community Building

Back-To-School Scavenger Hunt  Let's continue to get to know each other. For each question on the Scavenger Hunt worksheet find someone in class who shares that attribute and have them sign the answer blank for that question, as well as provide additional information. Don't have the same person sign for each question. Avoid talking to people you already know. Be brave and meet new people! We are all in this together!

'Who We Are' Google Slideshow  Let's take your new Chromebooks for a spin, start to get familiar with Google Docs, and learn about each other all at the same time. Today we are going to make a collaborative Google Presentation slideshow about who we are. Click the appropriate link and follow the directions. 2nd Period click here, 4th period click here, and 6th period click here. 

Homework  You may work on your Google Slide page at home, however I also will give you some class time to work on it tomorrow. Make sure you only work on your own slide.   

The Roman Games

Guided Reading: "The Roman Games" Today we are going to learn about some of the forms of ancient Roman entertainment by reading the informative article "The Roman Games" from the Bridges to Literature textbook. You can find "Roman Games" on pg. 306. Before reading, let's preview the 'Key to the Article' below. 

After reading the section 'Chariot Racing,' watch an excerpt of the chariot racing scene from the movie Ben Hur in order to better imagine what this event may have been like. 

After completing the article as a whole, complete the assignment The Roman Games: Think It Through, which can be accessed from your Google Classroom. 

Video: Colosseum: A Gladiator's Story After completing our work we will begin watching the documentary film Colosseum: A Gladiator's Story currently available on Netflix. As you watch, consider what modern sport/athlete is most like gladiators? How are the two similar?  How are the two different? 

Homework Complete  the assignment The Roman Games: Think It Through, which must be 'turned in' by Wednesday, May 20. 

The Pax Romana

The Roman Empire at the height of the Pax Romana. 

 Today's Learning Objective  * Discuss the influence of Julius Caesar and Augustus in Rome's transition from republic to empire.

Guided Reading: The Pax Romana After the assassination of Julius Caesar, his adopted song Octavian hunted down the assassins and after 14 years of war became emperor of Rome. He was granted the title of Augustus, meaning "great and holy one," and ruled the empire for more than 40 years. He rule began a long period of peace and prosperity, known as the Pax Romana, or the "Roman Peace." Read more about this period from Mr. Donn's ancient Rome website below.  

BrainPop: Pax Romana Let's continue to examine the Pax Romana today by watching a BrainPop video and taking an online quiz. BrainPop's "Pax Romana" can be accessed from the BrainPop app within your Google Drive. 

Julius Caesar and the Rise of the Roman Empire

 Today's Learning Objective  * Discuss the influence of Julius Caesar in Rome's transition from republic to empire.

BrainPop: Rise of the Roman Empire Last week we learned about the development of the Roman Republic. Today we examine how the growth of the empire of Rome leads to the fall of the Roman Republic and the ambitions of men such as Julius Caesar. We begin with the BrainPop video and online quiz: "Rise of the Roman Empire" which can be accessed from the BrainPop app within your Google Drive.   

Guided Reading: The Fall of the Republic Now we will read an excerpt from our Social Studies textbook entitled "The Fall of the Republic" about this important time in Roman history. Afterwards, you will work on answering the questions from the document Julius Caesar - Questions and Answers which you can find at your Social Studies Google Classroom. 

Homework Complete and 'turn in' the assignment Julius Caesar - Questions and Answers by Friday, May 15. 

Game On!

Homework Submission If you haven't done so already and you completed your Ancient Rome: A New Power Rises (Reading and Fill-in-the-Blank) assignment, please go to Google Classroom and submit your assignment. If you do not submit your assignment today you will receive an 'incomplete' until it is completed and submitted. 

Academic Tutorial Time If you have assignments or assessments for either Language Arts or Social Studies that you have not yet completed, I would like to provide you time to get caught up today. 

These may include the following: 

• Pets in the Classroom (Argumentative Writing Performance Task) *HIGHEST PRIORITY
• Ancient Rome: A New Power Rises (Reading and Fill-in-the-Blank) 
• Map of Greece
• Athens and Sparta - Comparison/Contrast Paragraph
• Say, Mean, Matter ('Tequila Worm')
• Argument Essay (Should Kids Play Football?)
• Analyzing Arguments - Scavenger Hunt

If you do complete one of the above, please make sure to Loop Mail me so I can make sure you receive proper credit towards your grade. 

Computer Game Reward Time If you have finished all of the above and your grades are in good standing, you should be celebrated and rewarded. Congratulations! You have earned 'Computer Game Reward Time'. Head on over to BrainPop and choose from the assortment of high-interest educational games, including those featured below. 

The Roman Republic Meets BrainPop

 Today's Learning Objective  * Identify the location and describe the rise of the Roman Republic.

BrainPop Videos: 'Roman Republic' and 'Democracy' Following in the footsteps of the video "Journals Through History: Ancient Rome" from yesterday, we will watch two BrainPop videos today about early Roman government and its influence on our own government today. Pay close attention because content from the videos will be featured in a short quiz later in the period.  

Remember you can access Brainpop from within your Google Drive.

                                             

Once you've launched the BrainPop App, search for "Roman Republic" or "Democracy."

Quiz: Early Rome Now show what you've learned about early Rome and its system of government by taking the short quiz here. I will read the questions and answer aloud to you.  

Game: 'Executive Command' Since the structure of the government of the United States of America owes so much to the ideas of the ancient Greeks and Romans, spend some time imagining that you are the President of the United States in the BrainPop game 'Executive Command.' Step into the President's shoes! Do your best to run a government while keeping the country's citizens healthy and safe. 

You can access the game by clicking on "GAMEUP" and then "Executive Command." Enjoy learning a little about how our system of government works!  

 

Homework Please make sure you complete and 'turn in' the assignment Ancient Rome: A New Power Rises (Reading and Fill-in-the-Blank) within Google Classroom before the end of class tomorrow. 

Rise of the Roman Republic

 Today's Learning Objective  * Identify the location and describe the rise of the Roman Republic.

Warm-Up  Learn about how Ancient Rome was ruled over the years by checking out the link here from BBC Primary History and reading the section "How was Rome ruled?". (Make sure to hover over key terms in yellow to discover their meanings). Then go and participate in a digital conversation about the changing nature of Roman governance at TodaysMeet here. What did you learn about Roman Rule? What surprised you? If you were an ancient Roman, which form of Roman government do you think would have been best? Share and explain your ideas.     

EdPuzzle: 'Journals Through History: Ancient Rome' Now head on over to EdPuzzle, login, and locate the video "Journals Through History: Ancient Rome." Use your headphones, watch the video carefully, and answer the questions along the way. If you don't finish in class, the assignment needs to be completed for homework. We will have a quiz on the content tomorrow.  

Homework (1.) Make at least one appropriate comment at TodaysMeet about Roman rule. (2.) Study for your quiz. Review and make sure your understand the content from both the BBC Primary History link and the EdPuzzle video.