All About Ancient Rome: Punic Wars, Caesar, Empire & Early Christianity
In this three-week course, students will learn all about Ancient Rome! It will start at the beginning of Roman civilization, and go all the way through the Republic, Empire and Early Christianity!
Caitlyn Jacobs, M.A.
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What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
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Assessments will Nearpod assignments and a interactive notebook to work through all three weeks!Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Welcome to "All about Ancient Rome"! This course is designed for curious minds aged 12-18 who are eager to delve into the rich history of Ancient Rome. It offers a comprehensive journey through the evolution of Roman society, politics, culture, and religion, from its early days as a republic to its transformation into an empire, and the subsequent split between the East and West of the empire. It offers multiple perspectives into the lives and culture of Ancient Rome. This course will look at six main areas of Ancient Rome: I. Early Civilization and the Republic II. Roman societal life in the Republic III. The Transition from Republic to Empire and Julius Caesar IV. Pax Romana and Political unrest V. Early Christianity to Early Catholicism VI. Did Rome fall? The division of the East and West. Students will have an interactive notebook (powerpoint) to work through each week. If your student needs access to a google slide version, I will gladly provide one!
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Early Rome
In this unit, students will learn about how Rome originated and it's early political system and society. Three videos will be posted this week going into detail about Rome's origins, early republic, and society. I'm excited to introduce an interactive notebook created to accommodate this course. Each week there will be interactive assignments throughout the notebook! 1 assignment
35 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
From Republic to Empire
In this unit, students will learn about how Rome went from a republic to an empire. Three videos will be posted this week going into detail about Caesar's beginnings, the Ides of March, and Pax Romana. The first assessment will be a TedEd on Nearpod over Cleopatra, and the second assessment is a cold case where we look over evidence of the Ides of March and students decide what happened. Additionally, more activities will be in the interactive notebook! 1 assignment
34 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Empire, Early Christianity & Division
In this unit, students will learn about how Rome went from an empire to division. We will also explore the beginnings of Christianity in Rome. Three videos will be posted this week going into detail about the last years of the empire and early Christianity. Three assessments will be given. The first assessment will be a Nearpod assignment exploring the Colosseum. The next is an excerpt from Perpetua that we will evaluate. Activities will also be provided in the interactive notebook! 1 assignment
15 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Ancient Rome had a rich history that included wars, politics, and societal norms. While we will present historical events in an educational context, some discussions may include mature themes related to warfare, power dynamics, and societal structures. The course will also discuss the assassination of several heads of state including Julius Caesar's brutal stabbing.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The information will be coming from a few different textbooks. One is the West in the World by Dennis Sherman and the other is a Glencoe World History textbook by McGraw-Hill.
Other sources will be the story of Perpetua (primary source document), Barbarians by Terry Jones and Becoming Visible by Susan M Stuard and Merry E Wiesner Chapter 3.
Sources will also be included in the interactive notebook!
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in History from University of Central Oklahoma
I hold a Master's degree in History, providing a deep and comprehensive understanding of historical events, cultures, and civilizations. This advanced degree has equipped me with a thorough knowledge of the ancient world, including ancient Rome, its history, philosophy, and societal dynamics. Having accumulated two years of teaching experience, I have honed pedagogical skills and developed effective teaching strategies tailored to the needs and learning styles of the age group targeted for this course (12-18 years old). This experience includes a firsthand understanding of how to convey complex historical and philosophical concepts in an engaging and accessible manner.Reviews
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Ages: 12-17
