Building Rome Brick by Brick

8-10 yrs old

11-13 yrs old

14-18 yrs old

History

World Languages

Research important Roman monuments and create a living museum that showcases the history of the monuments.

Submitted By: Mary Villaume

July 10, 2018

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Skills

Collaboration
Creativity
Project Based Learning

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Monument Information Chart

Use this chart to keep track of research on your monument.

Learning Objectives

To construct a model of an ancient Roman building
To explain its purpose and significance to the ancient Romans and to the modern world
To identify its location in relation to other important Roman monuments

Guiding Ideas

1. What are the major monuments in ancient Rome?

2. Why were these monuments built?

3. How were these monuments used in ancient Rome?

4. Who is responsible for building these monuments?

Student Activities

Research on the monument should contain the following (use the Monument Information Chart in class notebook):

The Latin and English names of the monument
Date(s) of the building: beginning and ending of construction, date rebuilt if applicable, dates the monument was in use
Purpose of the building
Significance of the building to ancient Romans and to the modern world
Original building materials
Distinguishing features of the building
Location of the building in Rome
Historical figures associated with the building: architect, emperor, deity, patron, etc.
Additional information
- Pictures or sketches of the monument when was in use, not how it currently looks

Once you and your partner complete the research on the monument, you should build the monument as it looked in Ancient Rome in the correct location in regards to the other monuments.

You should also build a wooden sign in front of your monument and write the information listed above on your sign.

Performance Expectations

Minecraft Model 50 Points

is representative of the building in ancient Rome
is complete both inside and outside
is recognizable when compared to pictures and sketches of the monument
shows attention to detail
shows good craftsmanship

Research 30 Points

All of the required information is included on the information chart
All of the required information is included on the wooden sign in Minecraft
Pictures/sketches show the monument in its original form
Significance of the monument is clear

Participation (individual grade) 20 Points

Worked on ALL parts of the project - partners MAY NOT "divide and conquer"; each partner MUST do research and MUST participate in the building of the monument in Minecraft
Did not disturb another group during work times in class
Stayed on task and made a SIGNIFICANT contribution to the project

Skills

Collaboration
Creativity
Project Based Learning

Supporting Files

Monument Information Chart

Use this chart to keep track of research on your monument.

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