Week Three Day 1

Week 3 Day 1
MONDAY

THE FALL OF ROME

MAIN IDEA(S)
1. Leadership and laws helped the Romans in building the empire
2. Roman advancements in engineering, architecture, art, and philosophy helped shape later civilizations
3. Christianity spread quickly throughout the Roman World

Objectives Students will learn that …
1. The Romans made great advances in many fields that helped keep their empire strong by watching a short film, writing a short 3-5 sentence response, and sharing in class.

Vocabulary:

Augustus (p.25), Citizens (p.25), Aqueducts (p.26)

California Standards
HSS: 7.1.1. Students analyze the causes and effects of the vast expansion and ultimate disintegration of the Roman Empire.
1. Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome (e.g., significance of Roman citizenship; rights under Roman law; Roman art, architecture, engineering, and philosophy; preservation and transmission of Christianity) and its ultimate internal weaknesses (e.g., rise of autonomous military powers within the empire, undermining of citizenship by the growth of corruption and slavery, lack of education, and distribution of news).

Lesson
Introduction/Hook: Roman Film (5 min)…have students respond in a 5 minute quick write, share in class to check for understanding

Resources – Roman Video 1 (United Streaming Part 1)…
Textbook Ch. 1 Section 1. P 24+

Getting into the Material: Students break into teams and discover How the ROMANS built an empire….Knowledge and understanding will be verified when students report their findings at the end of the period.

Student Comprehension: Introduce new vocabulary to students and check for understanding.

NOTES (Student Progress/Issues)

Conclusion:Students begin work on Vocab Art Cards (If time allows)


-HOME WORK THIS WEEK:1) Signed Progress Report2) Quick Writes3) Vocab Art Cards4) Chapter 2 Section 1 Assessment P. 29 (1-4)