Monday February 25, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to examine the changes and continuities in the social, political, and economic structure of the Roman World.

Circle: What was one highlight from your vacation? What color of clothing do you wear the least?

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

Kahoot: We will be playing a Kahoot to study for your upcoming Roman Vocab Quiz

Roman Architecture: We will be looking at some Roman Architecture to figure out what strategies they used that we still use today. 

Crazy Romans: Thinking about history, we tend to think that those "ancient" people were far different from us. I would argue that the Romans had their quirks as well though. Your goal for this activity is to find the craziest things that went on in Roman society.

Homework: Study for the quiz on Wednesday.

Monday February 11, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to examine the changes and continuities in the social, political, and economic structure of the Roman World.

Circle: Of the four core classes in high school, which do you think is the most important? Which Greek God/Goddess would you most like to be?

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

Roman Fall: Why did Rome fall? You will be discussing in your groups some of the reasons that you believe Rome fell based on the reading you did for homework. You will then be watching this video. We will also be looking at some documents looking at the reasons for the Roman collapse. You will then be writing a paragraph arguing for the biggest reason for the fall of the Roman Empire.

Kahoot: We will be playing a Kahoot to study for your upcoming Roman Vocab Quiz

Roman Architecture: We will be looking at some Roman Architecture to figure out what strategies they used that we still use today. 

Crazy Romans: Thinking about history, we tend to think that those "ancient" people were far different from us. I would argue that the Romans had their quirks as well though. Your goal for this activity is to find the craziest things that went on in Roman society.

Exit Ticket: Did you like the debate from last class? What could we do better as a class to make future debates more engaging for everyone?

Thursday February 7, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to examine the changes and continuities in the social, political, and economic structure of the Roman World.

Circle: Would you rather never be able to eat meat or never be able to eat vegetables again?

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

Roman Vocab: You will be working together in groups and then as a whole class to come up with a list of vocab words from your reading.

Roman Fall: Why did Rome fall? You will be discussing in your groups some of the reasons that you believe Rome fell based on the reading you did for homework. You will then be watching this video. We will also be looking at some documents looking at the reasons for the Roman collapse. You will then be writing a paragraph arguing for the biggest reason for the fall of the Roman Empire.

Roman Architecture: We will be looking at some Roman Architecture to figure out what strategies they used that we still use today. 

Crazy Romans: Thinking about history, we tend to think that those "ancient" people were far different from us. I would argue that the Romans had their quirks as well though. Your goal for this activity is to find the craziest things that went on in Roman society.

Exit Ticket: Did you like the debate from last class? What could we do better as a class to make future debates more engaging for everyone?

Tuesday February 5, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to examine the changes and continuities in the social, political, and economic structure of the Roman World.

Circle: What was your favorite moment for the superbowl? If you didn't watch, what were you doing instead?

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

Augustus: You will be looking at several primary and secondary sources to determine what kind of leader Augustus really was.

Debate: When we are done going through the documents, we will have a debate about what kind of leader Augustus really was.

The Steps:
1- We will be laying some ground rules for debates in the classroom.
2- We will be choosing teams.
3- Teams will have time together to strategize and plan.
4- Teams will give their opening statements/arguments.
5- By raising a hand, students will take turns arguing their points.


Roman Vocabulary: If time allows after the debate, we will be selecting vocabulary from chapter 6 section 4 to go on our vocab quiz.

Homework: There is no homework for next class unless you did not read chapter 6 section 4, then you should read that for Thursday.

Friday February 1, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to examine the changes and continuities in the social, political, and economic structure of the Roman World.

Circle: What is one rule that you would like to see changed or taken away all together at this school?

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

Augustus: You will be looking at several primary and secondary sources to determine what kind of leader Augustus really was.

Debate: When we are done going through the documents, we will have a debate about what kind of leader Augustus really was.

The Steps:
1- We will be laying some ground rules for debates in the classroom.
2- We will be choosing teams.
3- Teams will have time together to strategize and plan.
4- Teams will give their opening statements/arguments.
5- By raising a hand, students will take turns arguing their points.


Homework: Read chapter 6 section 4 and take notes.