The Empire of Rome

Introduction

Julius Caesar, a respected general threatens the republic of Rome. The people rally behind him to annoint the new emperor and the republic that is supposed to weather all storms begins to fall.

Will you stand with Caesar, or rebel with Brutus?

Task

After reading Julius Caesar your jobs are to research Roman culture and the function of the government to understand why Rome was so devoted to the idea of a republic, and why Caesar was killed for becomming the head of an empire. 

Working in groups of three, you will research Roman culture and what makes Rome traditionally, Rome.

A powerpoint presentation with informational slides and a well informed arguement on what side of the betrayal you would be on is required for full marks. any notes taken during the process are to be recorded, and all group memebers are expected to work on the assignment.

Process

Identify your position in your arguement:

If you agree with Brutus and his cohorts make sure to explain your position, if your position changes be sure to identify what changed your decision.

Explain you reasoning for your arguement:

Within your arguements identify moral, ethical, and lawful reasons that you and your group feel in favor for Caesar's take over or Brutus' coup.

Below are some provided resources, however, any additonal resources may be used so long as they are approved.

Start with these resources:

http://www.historyguide.org/ancient/12tables.html

http://www.roman-empire.net/children/history.html

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-art-civilizations/roman/…

Evaluation

RUBRIC                      4                              3                          2                            1     

Organization Information is very organized with well-constructed slides and topical information exceeding requirements Information is organized with good slides and  meeting requirements Information is organized, slides are poorly formated. The information appears to be disorganized.
Amount of Information All topics are addressed and all questions are covered by well informed information All topics are addressed and most questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each. All topics are addressed, and most questions answered with 1 sentence about each. One or more topics were not addressed.
Quality of Information Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Presentation No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.Speakers had equal time and demostrated full comprehension. good eye contact Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors everyone attempts to speak, establishes eye contact A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.low eye contact Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.reading slides
Notes Notes are recorded and organized in an extremely neat and orderly fashion. Notes are recorded legibly and are somewhat organized. Notes are recorded. Notes are recorded only with peer/teacher assistance and reminders.

Conclusion

Finishing this web quest should have led you to discover your own opinions on over throwing a government, the idea of tyrrany, and wheter or not you comprehended the characters in Julius Caesar. Based on the readings and new information, what modern day instances seem to realate with the coup of Caesar.

Credits

This webquest was an orignal work of Matthew Adams, Teacher candidate of Anderson University, SC

resources are based upon prior research done by Matthew and the Sources He provided.

Teacher Page

When teaching stories like Julius Caesar teachers are obligated to make the information relevant. By asking students to identify what they believed was right and wrong in the story then their personal ideals become relevant, as does the story. This History written by Shakespeare will remain relevant as long as moral and ethical questions of government come into question.