Social Studies 8 Feb.28-March 04, 2011

Monday, Feb.28
1)Introduction to Ancient Rome
2)Read pages 2-3 in Patterns of Civilization
3)Social Hierarchy in Ancient Rome Pyramid
Tuesday, March.01
1)To identify prominent characteristics of art and architecture in ancient Rome.
2)Make connections of the influences of Ancient Roman art and architecture to present day.

3)Roman Art and Architecture Powerpoint 
Tuesday, March. 01
1)Ancient Roman Art and Architecture
2)Video
http://vimeo.com/2719495
http://science.discovery.com/videos/what-the-ancients-knew-roman-arch-vault.html
3)Powerpoint http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Ancient%20Rome-Lesson%203%20Powerpoint.pdf
4)Art and Architecture Assignment Due Friday, March.04. (12 marks)
Wednesday, March.02
1)The Rise of Christianity
2)Video
3)Religions of Ancient Rome Handout http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Lesson%204%20reading%20guide.pdf
4)Homework: Read pages 6-10 in Patterns of Civilization Text.  Answer questions 1-6 on page 10.
Thursday, March.03
1)Gladiators and Entertainment in Ancient Rome.
2)Videos:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1522688/colosseum_romes_arena_of_death_part_1_of_5/

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/30247-assignment-discovery-roman-colosseum-video.htm  

3)The following Web sites provide helpful information:

The Gladiator
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiators.html

Roman Gladiatorial Games
http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/classics/gladiatr/

Gladiator: History and Times
http://www.murphsplace.com/gladiator/glads.html

Roman Colosseum
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Roman_Colosseum.html

http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/curriculum/soc_studies/rome/Colosseum.html

http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210200/ancient_rome/entertainment.htm

http://romewiki.wetpaint.com/page/Entertainment+In+Ancient+Rome

4)Homework:

-Finish Art and Architecture Assignment Due Friday, March 04.

-Finish the in class questions based on Gladiators located here with definitions http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Barbarians.pdf

Friday, March 04
1)Constantine
2) Constantine The Great Movie Clips can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnVTf10YUdY&feature=related
3) Film Viewing guide handout:
http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Lesson%206-%20Viewing%20Guide%20Constantine%20film.pdf
4)Links with information on Constantine:
http://www.roman-emperors.org/conniei.htm
http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/people/p/constantine.htm
5)Homework:
-read pages 10-12 in Patterns of Civilization.
-answer questions 1-6 on page 12