Crossing the Rubicon and Republic Review

 I can examine the factors and events that played a role in Rome's transition from Republic to an Empire

Today, students moved around the room playing Plebeian or Patrician.  I read a statement about the groups of citizens and students moved to the correct group.  Next, the class reviewed their timelines to prepare for the level 3 question, "Explain how Rome expanded from a Republic to an Empire. In you opinion, was it worth the cost?".  To understand more about Julius Caesar and his crossing of the Rubicon, we watched a short video.  Finally, students had the last 10-15 minutes to study for the quiz on Thursday.