Quiz - ELO 1 - Republic to Empire

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

Today, students applied their knowledge of the expansion of the Roman Republic.  It was important for students to use specific detail in their answers.  Students will have an opportunity to retake next week.

Quiz Review

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

Today, students discussed and reviewed information for the assessment tomorrow.  Upon entering the room students had to decide rather they would rather live in a Republic or Empire.  Next, students watched a short video about the death of Julius Caesar.  Finally, students participated in a Kahoot game to prepare for the assessment tomorrow.  There was a review session available during iExcel for any students that were interested.    

Additional Reading for Social Studies Quiz

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.

Republic vs. Empire

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

Today, students compared an empire to a republic.  Next, students completed their timeline on the expansion of the Republic.  The timeline is due at the beginning of class tomorrow.  This assignment will be critical to success on their quiz.

Plebeian Revolt

Timeline of Roman Expansion

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

Today, students took an entrance slip to check their understanding of the following vocabulary: Tribunes, consul, assembly, plebeians, patricians, senate.  Students that earn a 100% score on the slip will not have to do it on the quiz next week.  Next, students started reading an article about the four periods of expansion in the Roman Republic.  Students organized their notes into a timeline.  The timeline will be a study guide for the quiz.  

Map of Roman Republic and Punic Wars

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

Today, students located and labeled important cities, bodies of water, rivers, and mountains in Ancient Rome.  Students also outlined the borders of the Roman Republic and Empire.  Students filled in notes on a study guide about the Roman Republic. Students are preparing for a quiz about the expansion of the Roman Republic and the cost of the expansion.  Students will have a quiz next Thursday.  Students will work on the study guide tomorrow.

Roman Republic to Empire

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

Today, students took notes on the rise of the Roman Republic. Students will be adding to these notes throughout this unit.  Between notes students will play tic-tac-toe for a brainbreak.  It was common for kids to play this on the walls in Ancient Rome.