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| Link | Description |  | Rome Walkthrough
This assignment uses the images, graphs, charts, and maps within the textbook to survey the major ideas and themes of the Unit. |  | Rome Notes 1-1 - The Glory of Rome This first day of notes begins with Rome's geography and then examines various Roman achievements. Aqueducts, the Colosseum, and roads are all discussed. In each case Rome's glory is emphasized. (7.1.1 & 7.1.2) | | Rome Notes 1-2 - Secrets from Pompeii As the title suggests this set of notes uses artifacts from Pompeii to highlight different aspects of Roman society. Topics include citizenship, religion, food, entertainment, and language. (7.1.1) | | Rome Notes 1-3 - The Rise of Rome These notes cover Rome's origin, the republic, and discusses how the life and death of Julius Caesar tranformed the republic into an empire. Other topics include the Romulus and Remus origin myth, the conflict with Carthage, and Rome's expansion. (7.1.1) | | | Rome Notes 1-4 - From Constantine to the Fall of Rome
This lecture surveys the complex causes of Rome's fall. Aslo examined are the spread of Christianity, Diocletian's splitting the empire, its reunification under Constantine, and barbarians. (7.1.3) |  | Rome Strategy Guide
By reviewing your notes and completing this strategy guide you will know all the secrets and shortcuts for succeeding on the Unit Quiz. |
Standards Guide: 7.1 Students analyze the causes and effects of the vast expansion and ultimate disintegration of the Roman Empire. 1. Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome (e.g., significance of Roman citizenship; rights under Roman law; Roman art, architecture, engineering, and philosophy; preservation and transmission of Christianity) and its ultimate internal weaknesses (e.g., rise of autonomous military powers within the empire, undermining of citizenship by the growth of corruption and slavery, lack of education, and distribution of news).
2. Discuss the geographic borders of the empire at its height and the factors that threatened its territorial cohesion.
3. Describe the establishment by Constantine of the new capital in Constantinople and the development of the Byzantine Empire, with an emphasis on the consequences of the development of two distinct European civilizations, Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic, and their two distinct views on church-state relations. |
Media Guide: I use the following media in various ways. Some DVD documentaries are shown in their entirity, but the majority are shown in small clips. |
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Lost Civilizations | The Rome episode has excellent sections on the founding of Rome, Pompei, and Rome's lasting contributions. Some content is not suitable for young viewers. With episodes on Rome, China, the Maya, and the Inca this DVD series is a "must buy" for 7th grade Social Studies teachers. | 
Engineering an Empire | Another "must buy" DVD series with episodes on Rome, China, the Maya, and the Aztec. I use this profusely. The Rome episode focuses on Rome's technological contributions. Plus, it's hosted by Robocop star, Peter Weller. | 
Ancient Rome | This DVD discusses Roman acheivments such as roads, aqueducts, the Pantheon, Trajan’s Forum, Caracalla’s Baths, the Colosseum, and the Circus Maximus. | 
Dark Ages | This DVD documentary has a great summary of the fall of the Rome. You'll want to use this during your Dark Ages unit anyway so definitely worth picking up. As an added bonus, it has History Channel's "The Plague" documentary (the real reason I bought it) as a special feature. | 
Terry Jones' Barbarians | Jones' Monty Python humor makes for a unique take on history. Aside from just being plain interesting, this DVD debunks some of the classic villianization of Barbarians and their role in the fall of Rome. | 
Eyewitness: Ancient Rome | The entire Eyewitness book series is great. Another excellent book for younger students. Not quite as comprehensive as the Usborne book (below) but arguably more interesting. Filled with wonderful pictures and graphics. | 
Encyclopedia of the Roman World
| Fantastic book for elementary or middle school students. Good information and wonderful pictures broken down by topic. |
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