Monday, April 25: Today we learned about the Roman Kingdom and the myth of Romulus and Remus. The Powerpoints are available on the documents page. Students then interviewed a panel of "Romulus's" and "Remus's". Lastly, we watched a virtual tour of ancient Rome.
Due: none In Class: Romulus and Remus Interview Questions Homework: none Wednesday, April 27: We discussed Roman architecture today. The Powerpoint for notes is on the documents page. Students were then assigned to be either patricians or plebeians and constructed a small Colosseum. Due: none In Class: Colosseum construction Homework: Patrician vs. Plebeian Reading and Questions Friday, April 29: Today we learned about the Roman Republic and how it was set up. The Powerpoint for notes is on the documents page. We then had a Roman Senate Simulation. If absent, see Ms. Nay with an idea for how to make up the points. Due: Patrician vs. Plebeian Questions In Class: Senate Simulation Homework: none
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Tuesday, April 19: Students had a few minutes at the beginning of class to finish making their shields. We then went outside and practiced some Greek military maneuvers. Students then participated in the Greek Olympic Games. If absent, come up with what you believe a suitable make-up assignment for our simulation today.
Due: none In Class: simulation Homework: Test and binder due next class Thursday, April 21: Students had a few minutes to review before taking the Ancient Greece Unit Test. If absent, please come to a lab to make up the test. Students then received a map of Rome and we began to discuss it's geography and origins. If absent, see a peer for notes. Due: Binder In Class: Unit Test, Notes on Rome Homework: none Monday, April 11: Today we read a summary of The Iliad and discussed the story. We then started watching Hercules, looking for key features of Greek civilization/mythology.
Due: none In Class: Read Iliad Homework: Finish Athens in the Golden Age Wednesday, April 13: We continued watching Hercules today. When it finished, we discussed connections with what we studied and what parts were made up by the creators. With the remaining time, students got together with a partner to create in image from the Iliad that will be on display during our class Olympics. Due: Athens in the Golden Age should be finished In Class: The Iliad Illustrated Homework: None Friday, April 15: Today we learned about Greek Philosophy. Students read about one Greek philosopher and reported back the class. They completed an assignment about the different philosophers. We then discussed Greek military strategy, then went outside and practiced creating a shield wall. Due: none In Class: Greek Philosophy assignment Homework: Finish all assignments in binder in preparation for test next week Tuesday, April 5: In class today we learned about Athens in the Golden Age. If absent, see Ms. Nay for the assignment/informational papers, or download them from the Documents page.
Due: none In Class: Athens in the Golden Age Homework: none Thursday, April 7: Students were given some time to finish the Athens in the Golden Age assignment. We then analyzed a Greek vase and read about the creation and importance of Greek vases. We also traced the transformation of ancient Greek sculpture. If absent, see Ms. Nay for copies of the informational documents. Due: none In Class: Athens in the Golden Age, Greek Art discussion Homework: Finish Athens in the Golden Age |
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