Ancient Rome

This is a web quest in which you have the opportunity to explore the ancient civilization of Rome.  At one time in history Rome was the mightiest civilization on the earth.  However, it began as a small settlement on the Tiber River, in what is now central Italy.  Enjoy your journey through ancient Rome!

It is your quest to explore the development of Roman language, government, architecture, and engineering ideas.  You will learn of Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar (Octavian).  You will learn about the Justinian Code and the decline and collapse of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire.  Make sure to  take notes on each area of the quest.  At the end of your research, you and your partner will complete a project to demonstrate your learning.

* NOTE: You may use your textbook as well*

Step 1: Geography

Visit these websites: http://rome.mrdonn.org/geography.html

                                  http://www.mrdowling.com/702rome.html 

                                  http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome_city.php

Complete note sheet in working folder.

Step 2: Language

Visit these websites: http://www.mrdowling.com/702-latin.html

                                   http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/roman_literature.php

Complete note sheet in working folder.

Step 3: Architecture and Engineering

Visit these websites: http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome_city.php

                                  http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/roman_baths.php

                                  http://rome.mrdonn.org/builders.html

                                  http://rome.mrdonn.org/colosseum.html

                                  http://rome.mrdonn.org/romanroads.html

                                  http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_roman_engineering.php

                                  http://slideplayer.com/slide/7548183/ 

Complete note sheet in work folder.

Step 4: Daily Life

Visit these websites: http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_roman_arena_entertainment.php

                                  http://rome.mrdonn.org/forum.html   

                                  http://rome.mrdonn.org/gladiators.html 

                                  http://rome.mrdonn.org/dailylife.html

Complete note sheet in work folder.

Step 5: Government

Visit these websites: http://www.mrdowling.com/702-patricians.html 

                                   http://rome.mrdonn.org/plebs.html

                                   http://rome.mrdonn.org/senate.html

                                   http://rome.mrdonn.org/12tables.html    

                                   http://rome.mrdonn.org/paxromana.html 

                                   http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/roman_law.php

                                   http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome.php             

                                   http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/republic_to_empire.php

Complete note sheet in work folder.

Step 6: People

Visit these websites: http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/julius_caesar.php

                                   http://rome.mrdonn.org/caesar.html

                                   http://medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/justinian.html

                                   http://medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/justinianscode.html

                                   http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/augustus.php

                                   http://www.mrdowling.com/702-augustus.html

Complete note sheet in work folder.

Step 7: The Fall of Rome

Visit these websites: http://www.mrdowling.com/702-constantine.html

                                   http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/fall_of_rome.php 

                                   http://rome.mrdonn.org/fall.html

Complete note sheet in work folder.

You will be graded on your web quest.  There are 3 areas in which you will be graded; group work, notes, and final project.  Remember every one has to have completed some of the work.  Do not leave it for your partner to do all the work.

Projects: You can choose from the following ideas or talk to the teacher if you think of a different type of project.  It must be PRE-APPROVED before you begin work!

1) Slides

2) ABC Book 

3) Travel Brochure

4) Roman Newspaper

5) Record a News Broadcast

6) Prezi 

7) iMovie

We hope you have enjoyed your journey through Rome.  Do not end your search.  Let this be only the beginning  of your QUEST for knowledge about the world around you.

The following websites were used in this web quest...

mrdonn.org

ducksters.com

mrdowling.com

Mrs. Chavarria and Mrs. Manley are 6th grade social studies teachers at Clinton Middle School.  Both teachers are always on the lookout for fun and exciting ways for students to expand their learning.  "We believe that students learn more by doing than by listening.  It is our hope that students will come away from this quest with a better understanding of ancient Rome and the impact the early Romans had on the way we live today."