Task #1

A note from the Ghost of Julius Caesar

I know they say all roads lead to Rome, but you could get lost traveling on
these roads if you don't know where you are going.

YOUR TASK:

1. Read pages 16-21 in the National Geographic book Ancient Rome.

2. For each purple heading section you read, fill in 2 major points on the sheet provided.

3. Complete the Roman Highways sheet using the map attached

 Task #2

A note from the Ghost of Julius Caesar

In my day, I was one of the greatest Roman generals. It's not easy
commanding an army of young men. I had to pay them in gold and salt. A good
soldier was considered the "salt of the earth," and without question they
worked themselves to the bone.

YOUR TASK:

1. Complete the Template 1: Roman Army sheet using the following website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/the_roman_army/

2. Read the article, Rome on the Move with your group. Underline and highlight
important details. Complete Template 2: Rome on The Move using the article.

Product:
Write a diary entry from the point of view of a Roman soldier. Your soldier was stationed in
Germania. Locate Germania on your map. Make sure to give your soldier a name. USE THE
ROMAN STATIONARY AT YOUR STATION.
 Task #4

A note from the Ghost of Julius Caesar

A funny thing happened on the way to the forum. I found this old invitation
inviting relatives to a house party in Gaul. I wonder what their house looked
like and what was on the menu.

YOUR TASK:

1. It is important to understand what family life was like in Ancient Rome.

Research these questions using the following links below.

Answer these questions on the back of the Template 5 worksheet

What was life like in a Roman Family?
Did the Romans go to school?
What sort of food did they eat?
What types of clothes did they wear?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/family_and_children/

Go to sixthgradevoices.weebly.com for other links under the social studies page.

2. Complete Template 5: Style in Ancient Rome.

Product:
Create a menu for your guests using food that would be eaten if you lived in Ancient Rome.
 Task #5

A note from the Ghost of Julius Caesar

All this traveling around Rome has left me tired and dirty. I really need to
take a bath and relax by the pool at the club.

YOUR TASK:

1. The Romans were very advanced in the use of technology. Complete Template 6: Roman
Technology using this website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/technology/

2. The Ancient Romans were also known as "Great Builders." They actually invented
cement which was one of the reasons they were able to build so many amazing
structures. Complete Template 7 using these websites:

http://library.thinkquest.org/10098/rome.htm

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

Product: Create 4 postcards of famous architecture in Rome.

 Task #6

A note from the Ghost of Julius Caesar

Oh sure, other Caesar's who followed me had to think of entertaining ways
to keep the Plebeians happy by providing "bread and circus." So let's do as
the Romans do and head for the coliseum.

YOUR TASK:

For this task you will use the book You Wouldn't Want To Be a Roman Gladiator! by John
Malam to find the information you need to know.

1. READ your template before you start to read the web book.
2. Read each page from the beginning starting with the chapter "Your fate awaits."

Product: You have been commissioned by the Roman Daily News to create a comic strip that
illustrates some aspect of the Roman Empire. Use the assigned template to make the comic
strip.
 Task #7

A note from the Ghost of Julius Caesar

I can't believe Nero let Rome burn while playing his fiddle. All my work went
up in smoke. What a waste of an empire. Here's what happened.

YOUR TASK:

1. Many things lead to the decline of the Roman Empire.

2. Use the following sheet, Template 9: The Fall of Rome
3. Complete the template using the following link:

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

Product: Write a one page editorial (your opinion) explaining what you thought was most
interesting about the Romans. Make sure you give specific examples to support your opinion.
 Task #3
Leaders

A note from the Ghost of Julius Caesar

I consider myself the first and best leader of the empire, but I have to
admit the empire would not have lasted as long as it did without my
followers. I understand that there were five good emperors who followed
me. Tell me what you think.

YOUR TASK:

1. Use the Template # 3 sheet about Roman Emperors.

2. Using your laptop, go to www.factmonster.com Please note, you must use this link to
complete this task.
3. Do a search using the term: WORLD RULERS
4. Use the link for selected world rulers by country or region to get the list of ancient or
historical empires. Scroll to the section on the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.

5. Use the links to READ about each of the five emperors listed below before you begin to
record your information on the template.

Nerva (c. A.D. 30-A.D. 98)

Trajan (c. A.D. 53-A.D, 117)
Hadrian (A.D. 76-138)
Antoninius Pius (A.D. 86-A.D. 161)
Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121-180)

Final Product:
Choose one of the five "good emperors" you just finished researching to create a postage
stamp, or design a coin to commemorate that leader. Use the facts about your emperor in
a creative way in your design. Click here to look at actual coins depicting Roman Rulers.

http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/i.html