Roman Empire Webquest
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I Came, I Saw, I Conquered!
So, what happened to the Roman Empire?
Social Studies WebQuest
Created by Joan Easton and Patricia A. Russac
Buckley Country Day School - September 2003
Introduction | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion
Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7
Introduction
Did you ever eat a Caesar salad and wonder how it got its name? Well, I do. What I don't know is how such a great empire that started with me, Julius Caesar, fell after almost 500 years in power. What ever happened to veni, vidi, vinci?Lettuce (let us) know,
The Ghost of Julius Caesar
Itinerary
You will read and complete each assigned task over the next few weeks to discover all you can about Ancient Rome. At the end of each task you will be asked to complete a product as part of the quest. It is extremely important that you do your best and keep on task to complete your rendezvous through Ancient Rome.
The Ghost of J. C.
Process
1.You will be given a project folder.2.The information you find will be recorded on research journals and templates. Look for templates marked with numbers that match each task.3.The Web resources for your journey are linked to each task.
Task #1
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.The Ghost of J. C.
Steps
Go to Roads of the Roman Empire. Print the PDF version of this document. Note there are 2 pages to this PDF. Put your name on both and staple them together.6.READ the article.7.ANSWER the questions on the second sheet. HINT you will need to use both the text and the map to answer the questions.Product: Click here to find and print the information to complete Product 1: Roman Highways.
Task #2
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.The Ghost of J. C.
Steps
1.It is important to understand the life of a Roman soldier. Click here to find and print Template 1: The Roman Army.
2.Use the following link to find the information you need to complete Template 1. The Roman Army
3.Click here to go to "Rome On the Move" written by Anthony Hollingsworth for Calliope in October 2002.7.Print the PDF version of this document. Note there are 2 pages to this PDF. Put your name on both and staple them together.8.READ the entire article by yourself.9.Ask for a highlighter when you are done reading. HIGHLIGHT important phrases and keywords in the article.10.Click here to find and print Template 2: Rome on the Move11.Complete the template using the information in 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. Click here to find and print your stationery for your diary entry.
Task #3
Leaders
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.The Ghost of J.C.
Created by Joan Easton and Patricia A. Russac
Buckley Country Day School - September 2003
Introduction | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion
Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7
Introduction
Did you ever eat a Caesar salad and wonder how it got its name? Well, I do. What I don't know is how such a great empire that started with me, Julius Caesar, fell after almost 500 years in power. What ever happened to veni, vidi, vinci?Lettuce (let us) know,
The Ghost of Julius Caesar
Itinerary
You will read and complete each assigned task over the next few weeks to discover all you can about Ancient Rome. At the end of each task you will be asked to complete a product as part of the quest. It is extremely important that you do your best and keep on task to complete your rendezvous through Ancient Rome.
The Ghost of J. C.
Process
1.You will be given a project folder.2.The information you find will be recorded on research journals and templates. Look for templates marked with numbers that match each task.3.The Web resources for your journey are linked to each task.
Task #1
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.The Ghost of J. C.
Steps
Go to Roads of the Roman Empire. Print the PDF version of this document. Note there are 2 pages to this PDF. Put your name on both and staple them together.6.READ the article.7.ANSWER the questions on the second sheet. HINT you will need to use both the text and the map to answer the questions.Product: Click here to find and print the information to complete Product 1: Roman Highways.
Task #2
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.The Ghost of J. C.
Steps
1.It is important to understand the life of a Roman soldier. Click here to find and print Template 1: The Roman Army.
2.Use the following link to find the information you need to complete Template 1. The Roman Army
3.Click here to go to "Rome On the Move" written by Anthony Hollingsworth for Calliope in October 2002.7.Print the PDF version of this document. Note there are 2 pages to this PDF. Put your name on both and staple them together.8.READ the entire article by yourself.9.Ask for a highlighter when you are done reading. HIGHLIGHT important phrases and keywords in the article.10.Click here to find and print Template 2: Rome on the Move11.Complete the template using the information in 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. Click here to find and print your stationery for your diary entry.
Task #3
Leaders
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.The Ghost of J.C.