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Designed by Kyle Archer for 8th grade History students

Kra15@zips.uakron.edu

Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

VISIT ANCIENT ROME

http://dowling.mpls.k12.mn.us/ancient_rome

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WELCOME! This is time traveling 101. You have been selected by the Government to be a part of the first ever time travel attempt. This mission is extremely confidential and it is imperative that we have nothing other then success. Now that you know what's at stake you should know your destination…Pack up your suitcase you are going to ANCIENT ROME!

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We are asking you and your group to gather information in 3 different areas of ancient Rome. One role for each of you. When you have gathered enough information you and your group will make a PowerPoint 10 slides in length putting it all together. You will present this to the public upon your arrival back to the year 2012.

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[Teacher Page] The ProcessWe are asking that you become experts in your chosen roles. You are required to gather facts and other information that will contribute to a better under standing of ancient Rome.The roles are as follows:

Role 1 Architecture Evaluation- Your role is too shed light into the architecture of ancient Rome. Famous Architecture? Famous Architects? Purposes? Etc.

Role 2 Daily Life Expert- Your role is to formulate an understanding of the normal ancient roman. You should be able to tell us what went on in the everyday life of a ancient roman citizen. What did they do for work? What was the family like? Recreation/ gladiator games? Etc.

Role 3 Military Expert- your role is to shed insight into the famous roman army. You should focus on describing military philosophies, weapons and famous battles. Important generals? Armor? Solders?

Below is a list of websites you need to use to gather this information.

www.history.com/

http://www.rome.mrdonn.org/

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/a_history_of_ancient_rome.htm

http://ancient-rome.com/

The State Hermitage Museum: Collection Highlights

 When you have become an expert in these areas, you are to combine your information with that of the rest of your group. Now make a  PowerPoint to show us the knowledge you have gained. Your presentation should have at least 10 slides. Please include the following: A convincing opening  Each “expert” should contribute on his or her own special area.Pictures that give a look into the past

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EvaluationMultimedia Project : Ancient Rome Powerpoint

Teacher Name: Mr.archer

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1Presentation Well-rehearsed with

smooth delivery that holds audience attention.

Rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery that holds audience attention most of the time.

Delivery not smooth, but able to maintain interest of the audience most of the time.

Delivery not smooth and audience attention often lost.

Organization Content is well organized using headings or bulleted lists to group related material.

Uses headings or bulleted lists to organize, but the overall organization of topics appears flawed.

Content is logically organized for the most part.

There was no clear or logical organizational structure, just lots of facts.

Content Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.

Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good.

Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.

Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors.

Mechanics No misspellings or grammatical errors.

Three or fewer misspellings and/or mechanical errors.

Four misspellings and/or grammatical errors.

More than 4 errors in spelling or grammar.

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Way to go time travelers. Thanks to you we now have a large understanding of ancient Rome. There is still work to be done and it is up to you to learn more about this fascinating empire. So get on your computers and do some research for your selves. Go to the library and check out some books. Watch some movies about Rome. You can never learn to much!

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http://dowling.mpls.k12.mn.us/ancient_rome http://rome.phillipmartin.info/rome_boy.gif

Credits & ReferencesSpecial thanks to the following sites who provided clipart and images for this webquest.

References www.history.com/

http://www.rome.mrdonn.org/

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/a_history_of_ancient_rome.htm

http://ancient-rome.com/

The State Hermitage Museum: Collection Highlights

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As a result of performing this webquest the students will get a general understanding of the subject of ancient Rome in which the teacher can build on in the curriculum. Students will learn how to take different types of information and combine it into a polished group effort. This webquest teaches students to work independently as well as in groups and this can be very beneficial to learning. The success of this lesson is made evident in the PowerPoint presentations hat will take place. A success should show that the students found interesting and creative facts about ancient Rome. The presentation will prove to be informative and well put together.

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