6th Grade Social Studies

Ancient Rome Extravaganza

Key Question: How do the accomplishments and technological advances in Rome impact our lives/culture
today?
Name:__________________________________________________________________________ Period:_______

STEP 1:
STEP 2:

Your Partners Name(s):_______________________________________________________________________

Part I: Each group must create a poster, video, or PowerPoint presentation in addition to the choices
listed below that provide a clear answer to the key question. Part II: READ the project choices below and circle the
project that youve selected to research, create, and share with your classmates.
CHOICE #1
Roman Culture
Dive into the language,
art, music, and cuisine!
PROJECT IDEAS:
1. Teach students to write
their name in Ancient
Roman language.
2. Play a game the
Ancient Romans would
play.
3. Share food that the
Romans ate.
4. Other to be approved
by your teacher.

CHOICE #2
Roman Architecture &
Aqueducts
How did Roman ideas about
building relate to Greece and
influence future builders?
Think domes, vaults, and
arches!
PROJECT IDEAS:
1. Create a model of an
aqueduct or building.
2. Sketch a drawing
representing key Roman
architecture.
3. Other to be approved by
your teacher.

CHOICE #3
Roman
Construction/Engineerin
g
Rome was known for
developing cement and
roads! Where would we be
without them today?
PROJECT IDEAS:
1. Create a replica of the
Roman Roads, share
how many miles of road
they created.
2. With a map, show how
through the
development of cement
and roads, trade
increased!
3. Other to be approved by
your teacher.

CHOICE #4
Roman Sport Gladiators
and the Colosseum
Show what really went on
there, describe the
structure, entertainment,
and tell the life of a
gladiator.
PROJECT IDEAS:
1. Create and share a story
of a gladiator preparing
to fight, from 1st person
point of view.
2. Create a 3-D replica of
the Colosseum.
3. Other to be approved by
your teacher.

STEP 3: Project Calendar

Monday 3/23

Tuesday,

Friday 3/27

Monday

Wednesday 4/1

Thursday &

*INTRODUCTION

Wednesday,
Thursday
3/24 3/26
*Workday- Library * Internet
Research
Research
* Plan Project

&Tuesday 3/30 3/31

*Workday
CREATE!

Friday 4/2 - 4/3

* Workday
* Rehearse

ANCIENT ROME
EXTRAVAGANZA!

STEP 4::Below is space for your research. List facts that answer how the accomplishments or technology
impact our lives and culture today. *Use notebook paper if youd like as well.
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STEP 5:: List the sources you used throughout the research.

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Traveling Protocol

When entering and exiting countries, travelers are required to get their Passports checked and stamped by the
government. Like international travelers, you must visit at least 3 out of the 4 choices during our Ancient Rome
Extravaganza .While visiting each presentation, you must write at least 2 specific main points that you experienced.
Be sure your notes are full of facts and not opinions!

CHOICE
ONE<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

UNIONE EUROPEA
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA

1.

2.

CHOICE
TWO<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
1.

PASSAPORTO
2.

CHOICE
THREE<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
1.
Nome/ Given Name

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2.

Data di Rilascio / Date of Issue

2015

23/ Mar /

Part I Poster, Video,

or PowerPoint
25 points

Below Average
Project includes

1-2 facts about

topic
Project shows at
least 1 images
of topic
Little to no effort
is displayed
through projects

(0-9 Points)

Part II Interactive
Display
25 points

Display is not
creative/unique
Display does not
relate to topic
(0-9 Points)

Collaborative Group
Work

10 points

Presentation
15 points

Students do not
work
productively
together.

(0 Points)
Group is not
prepared
Not all students
speak

Average
Project includes

3 facts about
topic
Project shows at
least 2 images
of topic
Some effort is
displayed
through projects

No sources are
provided
(0 Points)

Passports are
not complete

10 points
Passports
15 points

(0-5 points)

5 facts about
topic
Project shows at
least 3 images
of topic
Good effort is
displayed
through projects

(10-14 Points)

(15-19 Points)

Display activity
is
creative/unique
Display
somewhat
relates to topic

(10-14 Points)
Students
somewhat work
productively
together
(1-4 Points)
Group does not
seem very
prepared
Not all students
speak

(0-5 Points)
Sources

Above Average
Project includes

(6-10 Points)
1-2 sources are
used for
research
(1-4 points)
Passports are
poorly filled out
(6-10 points)

Excellent!
Project

includes 8
facts about
topic
Project shows
at least 5
images of
topic
Amazing effort
is displayed
through
projects

(15-19 Points)

(20-25 Points)
Display
activity is very
creative/uniqu
e
Display clearly
relates to topic
(20-25 Points)

Display activity
is
creative/unique
Display relates
to topic

Students work
productively
together most of
the time.
(5-9 Points)

Students seem
prepared and
knowledgeable
on topic.
Not all students
speak
(11-14 Points)

Students work
productively
together on a
consistent
basis.
(10 Points)
Students seem
prepared and
are experts on
the topic.
Each student
speaks
(15 Points)

3-4 sources are

used for
research
(5-9 points)
Passports are
mostly filled out
(11-14 points)

5 sources are
used for
research
(10 Points)
Passports are
filled out with
detail
(15 points)

Total: ______________/100