1. Ancient Rome A WebQuest on Social Class and Equality
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2. Introduction
Unlike the freedom and equality we each enjoy in life today, life in Ancient Rome was very different depending on gender, age, and the social class you were born into. Not every group of people had the privilege of being treated equally or fairly. However, each group of people had a specific duty and role in Ancient Rome. Some of the categories of people during this time period consisted of men, women, gladiators, slaves, and children. Let’s travel back in time to discover what a typical day would be like for one of these groups of people.
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As a group, decide which group of Romans you would like to learn more about. Groups may choose between men, women, gladiators, slaves, or children. Each group must visit the WebPages dedicated to its group of Romans and answer the questions below:
Identify the rights of the class of people
List activities this group might have been involved in (work, leisure, a typical day, etc.)
List any positive aspects of this group’s life. (What might you have enjoyed about this group if you were a part of it?)
List all negative aspects of this group’s life. (What might you have disliked about being a part of this group?)
Describe how other people of Rome viewed this group. (How did they treat them?)
Include a drawing of a person from the group of Romans you selected.
Once each group has completed a poster with the above information, each group will present its poster to the class. Students will complete a journal entry on the importance of equal treatment of all humans using the information and examples presented from our WebQuest.
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4. Click on the picture of the Romans your group has chosen to explore.
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Click on the picture of the Romans your group has chosen to explore.
Men
Women
Gladiators
Slaves
Children
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5. Evaluation Click for Rubric
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6. Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed your journey through the life of an Ancient Roman. Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of the different social classes of Ancient Rome, as well as the importance of equal treatment for all citizens. Please make sure to complete a thoughtful journal entry and turn those in tomorrow at the beginning of class.
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7. Roman Men Roles of men in Ancient Rome.
Men’s clothing in Ancient Rome.
The social order of Rome.
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8. Roman Women Life of a Roman woman.
Marriage, laws, education, and jobs of Roman women.
Fashion and clothing in Ancient Rome.
Roman family life.
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9. Gladiators This site details the life of a Roman gladiator.
Public perception of Roman gladiators.
Dress your gladiator game.
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10. Slaves Types of work performed by Roman slaves.
The life of a slave in Ancient Rome.
More information on the life of a Roman slave.
Punishments of slaves.
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11. Roman Children
Roman families. Learn about school, writing instruments, toys, and food.
A Roman education.
Life of a Roman child.
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12. Task Process Evaluation Conclusion
Excellent: 8-10
Good job: 5-7
Needs work: 0-4
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Visual Appeal
Great use of creativity, poster is neat
Creativity evident, poster is neat but could use work
Poster is messy and not visually appealing
Oral Presentation
Great use of voice, equal participation
Good use of voice, effort to divide parts is evident but may be unequal.
Unequal participation, voice needs work
Organization
Presentation and journal are well organized and flow properly
Presentation and journal are organized
Presentation and/or journal are not well organized and information is hard to follow
Depth of information
Students provide excellent information (all 6 requirements)
Students provide adequate information (at least 5 of the requirements)
Students have little understanding of the information and provide less than 5 of the requirements
Journal Entry
Thoughtful response with examples, 0-2 grammar errors
Response lacked examples or was too brief, 2-3 grammar errors
Poor response with little to no use of examples, 4 or more grammar errors
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13. Teacher’s Page Task Process Evaluation Conclusion
Social Studies: 7th grade
Objectives:
Students can develop an argument for the equal treatment of all citizens.
SS Students will explain how elements of culture (e.g. language, the arts, customs, beliefs, literature) defined specific groups in the early civilizations prior to 1500 AD and resulted in unique perspectives.
SS Students will explain how conflict and competition (e.g. political, economic, religious, ethnic) occurred among individuals and groups in early civilizations prior to 1500 AD.
SS Students will use a variety of tools to describe and explain historical events and conditions and to analyze the perspectives of different individuals and groups in early civilizations prior to 1500 AD.
Modifications: Allow extra time for ESL students and students with learning disabilities. Groups students in a way that encourages collaboration and support.
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