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Social Studies

We have decided as a class that we will become experts in two cultures: Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome.

Ancient Rome expert:

ECONOMY - the way in which natural resources and workers are used to produce goods and services.

Select at least one cultural characteristic to learn more about. Answer the guiding questions for each cultural characteristic using reference materials such as encyclopedias, reference books, the internet, non-fiction books and/or articles, etc. Do not lose sight of the overall essential question of this research project:

HOW HAVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAST CULTURES CONTRIBUTED TO OUR MODERN WORLD?

Guiding Questions:

1. What were the main resources of this civilization? (Think about the environment and the geographical location of this civilization.)

2. What are at least three ways people in this civilization made a living based on the resources available to them?

3. What was the Forum? Where was it located? What was it used for?

4. Write a question about the economy of this civilization that you are interested in learning more about. Be sure to answer the question completely.

5. How does the economy of this civilization influence us today?

6. Create a graphic such as a graph, map, chart, illustration, etc. that explains something about the economy of ancient Rome.

GOVERNMENT - a system of order

HOW HAVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAST CULTURES CONTRIBUTED TO OUR MODERN WORLD?

Guided Questions

1. What was the structure of government in ancient Rome? (Think about monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship/tyranny, democracy, etc.). Describe the structure in detail.

2. Name the three branches of their government and describe the responsibilities of each.

3. In what ways did different members of society participate in this government?

4. Write a question about the government of this civilization that you are interested in learning more about. Be sure to answer the question completely.

5. What were at least two positive and two negative ways this system of government influenced the lives of the people in this civilization?

6. Create a graphic such as a graph, map, chart, illustration, etc. that explains something about the government of ancient Rome.

TECHNOLOGY - tools and methods used to meet human needs

HOW HAVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAST CULTURES CONTRIBUTED TO OUR MODERN WORLD?

Guided Questions

1. Describe in detail one of the innovations of the ancient Romans that was unique to this civilization. (Ideas: arches, roads, bridges, sewers, aqueducts, concrete)

2. Describe in detail another one of the innovations of the ancient Romans that was unique to this civilization.

3. Why were these inventions developed?

4. Write a question about the technology of this civilization that you are interested in learning more about. Be sure to answer the question completely.

5. How does the development of these innovations influence us today?

6. Create a graphic such as a graph, map, chart, illustration, etc. that explains something about the technology of ancient Rome.

Geography – the physical features of a place or region.

HOW HAVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAST CULTURES CONTRIBUTED TO OUR MODERN WORLD?

Guiding Questions:

1. What were the main geographical challenges faced by the Romans?

2. What were the benefits of the geography of Ancient Rome?

3. What were the major areas of civilization of Rome?

4. Write a question about the geography of this civilization that you are interested in learning more about. Be sure to answer the question completely.

5. How has the geography changed in today’s Rome?

6. Create a detailed map of the ancient Roman Empire.

Culture – the way the people of a region live.

HOW HAVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAST CULTURES CONTRIBUTED TO OUR MODERN WORLD?

Guiding Questions:

1. What was education of a boy like in this civilization? (Think about, upper class and lower class and what they learned. Who taught them?)

2. What were the religious beliefs and practices of the people in this civilization during its early years? (Think about monotheism and polytheism.)

3. Where did the Roman alphabet originate? How has the Roman alphabet influenced our lives today?

4. Describe in detail one form of recreation this civilization is noted for. (Ideas: Circus Maximus, Roman Baths, Amphitheaters such as the Colosseum, etc.)

5. Write a question about the culture of this civilization that you are interested in learning more about. Be sure to answer the question completely.

6. Create a graphic such as a graph, map, chart, illustration, etc. that
explains something about the culture of ancient Rome.

Rome websites:
Economy:
http://www.unrv.com/economy.php

http://intranet.dalton.org/groups/rome/RMap2.html

Government:
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/

http://www.historyonthenet.com/Romans/government.htm

http://www.mrdowling.com/702-government.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/romelaw.html

Technology:
http://www.roman-empire.net/children/builders.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/rometransportation.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/romeroads.html

http://www.dl.ket.org/latin3/mores/techno/roads/map_color.htm

http://www.dl.ket.org/latin3/mores/techno/roads/map_gray.htm

http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/romanrd.htm

http://oncampus.richmond.edu/

http://www.crystalinks.com/romebuildings.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/romebaths.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/rometheaters.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/romeaqueducts.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/tech.shtml

Religion:
http://www.roman-empire.net/religion/religion.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/religion.shtml

http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/ROME/mythology.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/romemythology.html

Language:
http://www.roman-empire.net/children/achieve.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/romelanguage.html

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/literature/latinlit.htm

http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/ROME/writ.html

http://www.mrdowling.com/702-latin.html

Education:
http://www.crystalinks.com/romeducation.html

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/roman_education.htm

Geography:
http://rome.mrdonn.org/geography.html

http://www.icsd.k12.ny.us/legacy/

Recreation:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/leisure.shtml

Ancient Egypt expert
ECONOMY - the way in which natural resources and workers are used to produce goods and services.

HOW HAVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAST CULTURES CONTRIBUTED TO OUR MODERN WORLD?

Guiding Questions:

1. What were the main resources of this civilization? (Think about the environment and the geographical location of this civilization.)

2. What are at least three ways people in this civilization made a living based on the resources available to them?

3. What did Egypt export? What did Egypt import?

4. Write a question about the economy of this civilization that you are interested in learning more about. Be sure to answer the question completely.

5. How does the economy of this civilization influence us today?

6. Create a graphic such as a graph, map, chart, illustration, etc. that explains something about the economy of ancient Egypt.

GOVERNMENT - a system of order

HOW HAVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAST CULTURES CONTRIBUTED TO OUR MODERN WORLD?

Guided Questions

1. What was the structure of government in ancient Egypt? Describe the structure in detail.

2. What is a theocracy and what role did it play in Ancient Egypt?

3. In what ways did different members of society participate in this government?

4. Write a question about the government of this civilization that you are interested in learning more about. Be sure to answer the question completely.

5. What were at least two positive and two negative ways this system of government influenced the lives of the people in this civilization?

6. Create a graphic such as a graph, map, chart, illustration, etc. that explains something about the government of ancient Egypt.

TECHNOLOGY - tools and methods used to meet human needs

HOW HAVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAST CULTURES CONTRIBUTED TO OUR MODERN WORLD?

Guided Questions

1. Describe in detail one of the innovations of the ancient Egyptians. (Ideas: hieroglyphics, bronze, iron, pyramids, calendars, clocks)

2. Describe in detail another one of the innovations of the ancient Egyptians.

3. Why were these inventions developed?

4. Write a question about the technology of this civilization that you are interested in learning more about. Be sure to answer the question completely.

5. How does the development of these innovations influence us today?

6. Create a graphic such as a graph, map, chart, illustration, etc. that explains something about the technology of ancient Egypt.

Geography – the physical features of a place or region.

HOW HAVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAST CULTURES CONTRIBUTED TO OUR MODERN WORLD?

Guiding Questions:

1. What were the main geographical challenges faced by the Egyptians?

2. What were the benefits of the geography of Ancient Egypt?

3. What were the major areas of civilization of Egypt?

4. Write a question about the geography of this civilization that you are interested in learning more about. Be sure to answer the question completely.

5. How has the geography changed in today’s Egypt?

6. Create a detailed map of ancient Egypt

Culture – the way the people of a region live.

HOW HAVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAST CULTURES CONTRIBUTED TO OUR MODERN WORLD?

Guiding Questions:

1. What was education of a boy like in this civilization? (Think about, upper class and lower class and what they learned. Who taught them?)

2. What were the religious beliefs and practices of the people in this civilization during its early years? (Think about monotheism and polytheism.)

3. What is the Rosetta Stone? How did the stone play a role in Egypt’s written language?

4. Describe in detail one form of recreation this civilization had. (Ideas: Senet, Mehen, Shezmu, Hound and Jackals)

5. Write a question about the culture of this civilization that you are interested in learning more about. Be sure to answer the question completely.

6. Create a graphic such as a graph, map, chart, illustration, etc. that explains something about the culture of ancient Egypt.

Egypt websites: