Introduction
Hello, St. Peter's students, and welcome to your first webquest. This is my first webquest too. Crazy, uh?
Let's learn some thing about the Romans! It is going to be fantastic!
-Mr. Yeagle
Click on "Task."
Task
You can do the sections in any order. Just remember to finish them all, and to keep focused.
Section 1: Early History of Rome
Do you remember how Rome was founded? Click on the link to watch a video to find out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jToagTve4hs
Now, answer the questions on your worksheet.
Section 2: The Rise of the Romans
Hmmm. Time to learn some things about a few of the Roman emperors. Click on the following link:
http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/flash/
Other Instructions: You may pick any emperor you want. Make sure you answer the questions on your worksheet.
Section 3: Roman Life
We tend to think of the Romans as being very civilized. Ha! Yes and no. They did some really gross stuff. Watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuqC9_rZl24&list=PLPp4q1W-ddwB9AtnKxwP9…-
Answer the questions on your worksheet.
Section 4: Roman Entertainment
The Romans had some harsh forms of entertainment, but in many ways they were not that different from our entertainment currently. Click on the link and play the game, good luck:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_gms_gladiator.shtml
Hints for the game: Read the clues carefully. They are the key to winning.
Answer the question on your worksheet.
Section 5: Roman Gods
The Romans started off with a lot of gods, and then accepted more and more as the empire grew. They had some wild gods and some wild pratices. Watch this video to experience some of the madness:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHYfizhDPlI
Answer the questions on your worksheet.
Section 6: The Fall of Rome
The Roman Empire didn't last foever. Click on this link to an article to find out why:
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/fall_of_rome.php
Read the article and answer the questions on the worksheet.
Finished? Then check this out:
You will have to copy and paste these following sites into the web browswer. If you need help, just ask.
Colliseum:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Colosseum/@41.890276,12.492006,3a,75y…
Pantheon:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pantheon/@41.898596,12.476723,3a,75y,…
Pont du Gard:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pont+du+Gard/@43.947666,4.535043,3a,7…
Conclusion
Great Job! You finished!