Mrs. Heilmann's Internet Guide:
Lesson Plans Rome


Chapter 7: Ancient Rome
Based on World Explorer:
The Ancient World
by Prentice Hall

Guiding Questions: How did ancient civilizations develop governments? How did ancient civilizations develop economic systems?
Chapter Work
Chapter Walk - Previewing the Chapter
Vocabulary, People, and Places
I Have Who Has - Created with LoopWriter software
Chapter Ditto Test:
From Prentice Hall World Explorer Textbook: The Ancient World
Chapter Final Test
Computer Activities
Quia Games - Matching, Concentration, Hangman
Smart Board Notebook on Ancient Rome
Web Sites
My List of Web Sites on Ancient Rome
The Romans by SchoolHistory.co.UK
Kevin Roughton For Teachers - worksheets and information pages
Mr. and Mrs. Smith - For Teachers
Phillip Martin Clip Art
Teacher Resource Books
Ancient Rome: History Pockets by Evan Moor
Ancient Rome by Teacher Created Resources
Ancient Rome by World Teacher Press

Section 1: The Roman Republic
Objectives
Explain the importance of Rome's geographic setting
Describe Rome's government during the republic
Identify the consequences of expansion on economic and social conditions in Rome
Work
Reading Guide on Section 1
Section 1 Review with details on objectives
Two sided ditto - From Prentice Hall World Explorer Textbook The Ancient World
Activities
Italy Map and Quiz - Enchanted Learning
Map of Roman Empire
Romulus and Remus booklet - write three comprehension questions
Timeline of Roman History from Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - with timeline
Research and Bio Poem on Julius Caesar and/or Octavian Augustus
Resources
You Tube Video: Italy: History and Geography - Good introduction
You Tube Video: Romulus and Remus

Section 2 - The Roman Empire
Objectives
Explain how Rome ruled and gained its empire
Describe achievements made during the reign of the five "good emperors"
Interpret the influence of Greek culture on Rome
Work
Reading Guide for Section 2
Section 2 Review with details of objectives
Two sided ditto - From Prentice Hall World Explorer Textbook: The Ancient World
Activities and Resources
DVD: Rome - Engineering an Empire
Poster on Roman architecture - One PowerPoint slide
Caesar and Augustus - foldable
You Tube Video: HH Rome Report  - Review of three kinds of government

Section 3 - Daily Life Among the Romans 
Objectives
Describe aspects of everyday life of the rich, the poor, and the slaves in ancient Rome
Explain the status of women in Roman society
Work
Reading Guide for Section 3
Section 3 Review with details of objectives

Two sided ditto - From Prentice Hall World Explorer Textbook: The Ancient World
Activities and Resources
ACTIVITY: Roman Gods and Goddesses - three most important gods
DVD: Spartacus - first part shows life of slaves
DVD: Ben Hur - chariot race
DVD: A Gladiator's Story - includes building of the Colosseum
You Tube: HH Christians v Lions

Daily Life in Ancient Greece by Mr. Donn. Complete chart.

Section 4 - A New Religion: Christianity
Objectives:
Identify the basic principals of Jesus's teachings
Describe how Christianity spread to various areas of the Roman Empire
Explain how the Roman government viewed the rise of Christianity
Work
Reading Guide Section 4
Section 3 Review with details of objectives
Two sided ditto - From Prentice Hall World Explorer Textbook: The Ancient World
Activities and Resources
 

Section 5 - The Fall of Rome
Objectives:
Summarize the problems that led to the decline of the Roman Empire
Explain the effect of the acceptance of Christianity on the Roman Empire
Describe how Rome fell to invaders
Work
Reading Guide Section 5
Section 5 Review with details of objectives
Two sided ditto - From Prentice Hall World Explorer Textbook: The Ancient World
Activities and Resources
DVD: The Dark Ages - first part tells about the fall of the Roman Empire
You Tube - HH Crazy Caligula