How It Works:
Third graders go on exploration of ancient Rome on the web. Through their
journey, they learn how the ancient government, religions and family have
influenced our western ways of life. Units include topics on Ancient Roman
geography, history, family, architecture, religion, science and technology.
This unit offers a wealth of resources and activities to engage students. There is an incredible amount of history
to be learned and many of the ideas and customs have been past down from
ancient civilizations. This unit covers many of the Social Studies benchmarks
for third grade.
Standards:
Social Studies
Uses maps and globes to locate and compare places and their environment.
Knows how regions around the world are
constructed according to physical criteria and human criteria.
Knows the
emergence throughout history of different laws and systems of government.
Understands ways selected individuals, ideas and decisions influenced events.
Reads and interprets a single timeline identifying the order of events in
ancient times.
Understands the
origins and changes in methods of writing prior to the renaissance.
Understands
selected developments in transportation prior to the Renaissance. i.e. Roman
Roads Knows ways government has provided goods and services in the ancient
world such as palaces, temples and other public buildings.
Understands selected developments of social institutions such as the
influence of the church contributed to modern life.
Knows significant
scientific and technological achievements of various societies.
Understands
how scientific discoveries have helped or hindered progress regarding human
health and lifestyles.
Math
Uses charts and graphs to understand patterns of change.
Compares the base 10
number system to Roman numeral system.
Estimated Class Periods To Complete:
10 or more
Software Materials Used:
Students will need access to the Internet, which will be
their main source of research and a printer to print selected worksheets.
Word, ClarisWorks or other can be used for editing reports. Also PowerPoint or
KidPix is needed to make a slide presentation.
Keywords:
Rome, Italy, roman, map, ancient, family, Mt. Vesuvius,
architecture, coliseum, aqueduct, gladiators, religion, scientist,
civilization, builders, road, emperor, dictator, republic, monarchy
Students:
This unit was developed for 3rd grade level to cover the
social studies strands of ancient civilization. It can be adapted for upper
intermediate grades. The students must know how to use the Internet, have a
basic knowledge of computers and how to use the designated software. Reading
is a must because students will get most of their information from reading
passages on the internet. Students work in groups and with partners to help
each other in the acquisition of knowledge through the World Wide Web and
various software.
Overall:
Third grade social studies standard does not include the
history of the United States or Florida. It is mostly about ancient
civilizations. Arrivederci Roma is an overall coverage of ancient civilization
and how the past has influenced civilization today.
Tips:
Copy the student activity instruction and any worksheets
for each lesson and bookmark all URL's that are on the worksheets to make the
search easier and faster for the student. Model the use of the different
software that the students will be using before beginning the unit.
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About the Teacher:
Elizabeth is a graduate of Florida International University
and has been teaching in Miami-Dade County Public Schools since 1998. Having
fifteen years of experience in the corporate world has made it easy for
Elizabeth to incorporate technology into the classroom. Elizabeth is an active
participant of Citibank FamilyTech program and has received a couple of grants
to implement units.
Subjects:
Social Studies &
Math
Grade Levels:
3 - 5
Email Elizabeth
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