This document provides instructions for a student webquest on ancient Rome. Students are tasked with time traveling to ancient Rome and becoming experts in one of three areas: architecture, daily life, or the military. They must gather information from provided websites and combine their findings into a 10 slide PowerPoint presentation to share what they've learned. The process explains the student roles and resources. An evaluation rubric is included to assess presentations. The conclusion thanks students and encourages further independent research on Rome.
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1. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
VISIT ANCIENT ROME
Title
Introduction Designed by Kyle Archer for 8th grade History students
Task
Process Kra15@zips.uakron.edu
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Conclusion
http://dowling.mpls.k12.mn.us/ancient_rome
Credits Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
2. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
Title
Introduction
Introduction
Task WELCOME! This is time traveling 101. You have been selected by the
Government to be a part of the first ever time travel attempt. This mission is
Process extremely confidential and it is imperative that we have nothing other then
Evaluation success. Now that you know what's at stake you should know your
destinationPack up your suitcase you are going to ANCIENT ROME!
Conclusion
Credits http://rome.mrdonn.org/index.1.gif
3. Student Page
[Teacher Page] The Task
We are asking you and your group to gather information in 3 different areas of ancient
Title Rome. One role for each of you. When you have gathered enough information you and
your group will make a PowerPoint 10 slides in length putting it all together. You will
Introduction present this to the public upon your arrival back to the year 2012.
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/rome02.gif
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4. Student Page
[Teacher Page] The Process
We are asking that you become experts in your chosen roles. You are required to gather facts and other information that will contribute to a better
under standing of ancient Rome.
Title The roles are as follows:
Role 1 Architecture Evaluation- Your role is too shed light into the architecture of ancient Rome. Famous Architecture? Famous Architects?
Introduction Purposes? Etc.
Task Role 2 Daily Life Expert- Your role is to formulate an understanding of the normal ancient roman. You should be able to tell us what went on in the
everyday life of a ancient roman citizen. What did they do for work? What was the family like? Recreation/ gladiator games? Etc.
Process Role 3 Military Expert- your role is to shed insight into the famous roman army. You should focus on describing military philosophies, weapons and
famous battles. Important generals? Armor? Solders?
Evaluation Below is a list of websites you need to use to gather this information.
www.history.com/
Conclusion
http://www.rome.mrdonn.org/
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/a_history_of_ancient_rome.htm
http://ancient-rome.com/
The State Hermitage Museum: Collection Highlights
Whenyouhavebecomeanexpertintheseareas,youaretocombineyourinformationwiththatoftherestofyourgroup.Nowmakea
PowerPointtoshowustheknowledgeyouhavegained.Yourpresentationshouldhaveatleast10slides.
Pleaseincludethefollowing:
Aconvincingopening
Eachexpertshouldcontributeonhisorherownspecialarea.
Picturesthatgivealookintothepast
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5. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
Title
Evaluation
Multimedia Project : Ancient Rome Powerpoint
Introduction
Task
Teacher Name:
Process Mr.archer
Evaluation Student Name: ________________________________________
Conclusion CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Presentation Well-rehearsed with Rehearsed with fairly Delivery not smooth, Delivery not smooth
smooth delivery that smooth delivery that but able to maintain and audience attention
holds audience holds audience interest of the audience often lost.
attention. attention most of the most of the time.
time.
Organization Content is well Uses headings or Content is logically There was no clear or
organized using bulleted lists to organized for the most logical organizational
headings or bulleted organize, but the part. structure, just lots of
lists to group related overall organization of facts.
material. topics appears flawed.
Content Covers topic in-depth Includes essential Includes essential Content is minimal OR
with details and knowledge about the information about the there are several factual
examples. Subject topic. Subject topic but there are 1-2 errors.
knowledge is excellent. knowledge appears to factual errors.
be good.
Mechanics No misspellings or Three or fewer Four misspellings More than 4 errors in
grammatical errors. misspellings and/or and/or grammatical spelling or grammar.
mechanical errors. errors.
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6. Student Page
[Teacher Page] Conclusion
Way to go time travelers. Thanks to you we now have a large understanding of ancient
Title Rome. There is still work to be done and it is up to you to learn more about this fascinating
empire. So get on your computers and do some research for your selves. Go to the library
Introduction and check out some books. Watch some movies about Rome. You can never learn to much!
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Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
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7. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
Credits & References
Specialthankstothefollowingsiteswhoprovidedclipartand
imagesforthiswebquest.
Title http://rome.mrdonn.org/index.1.gif
Introduction http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/rome02.gif
Task
http://dowling.mpls.k12.mn.us/ancient_rome
Process
http://rome.phillipmartin.info/rome_boy.gif
Evaluation
Conclusion
References
www.history.com/
http://www.rome.mrdonn.org/
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/a_history_of_ancient_rome.htm
http://ancient-rome.com/
The State Hermitage Museum: Collection Highlights
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