Use the resources below to complete the WebQuest that can be found at the link below.

WebQuest link

Map of ancient Rome

You will create a map of ancient Rome using the requirements outlined below

I will give you an outline map to use or you may choose to draw your own.

You may use the map in the Geography of Ancient Rome link as well as maps you find online to complete this project.

Use colored pencils, DO NOT USE MARKERS

Include the following:

Title of the map:  Ancient Rome

A compass rose 

A map key

Color water blue and label the following seas:  Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea

Color the land of Rome red or pink

Color the Islands of Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica purple and label them

Color the area of Carthage orange and label it

Color all other land green

Use a series of brown triangles to indicate the Alps and Apennine mountain ranges and label them

Draw in the Po and Tiber Rivers with blue and label them

Use a black dot at the location of the actual city of Rome and label it

NEATNESS IS IMPORTANT!

Look at the rubric in the "verify" section before turning your map in to make sure you have completed everything.

SECOND PROJECT

Choose a Topic: Choose one of the following topics to explore in depth:

Roman Food & Dining: What did Romans eat? How did they prepare and serve food? What was a typical Roman meal?

Roman Clothing & Fashion: What did Romans wear? What materials were used? How did clothing reflect social status?

Roman Homes & Architecture: What were Roman homes like? How were they decorated? What was life like in a Roman villa or apartment?

Roman Entertainment & Leisure: What types of entertainment did Romans enjoy? (e.g., gladiator games, chariot races, theater). How did the wealthy and poor spend their leisure time?

Roman Jobs & Social Classes: What were some common jobs in Ancient Rome? How did work and social classes impact people's daily lives?

Roman Family Life & Education: What was a Roman family like? What roles did men, women, and children have in the family? How did Roman children learn?

Research: Research your chosen topic using reliable online resources.  Focus on specific details, such as:

What were key characteristics of this aspect of Roman life?

How did different social classes experience this part of daily life differently (for example, the rich versus the poor)?

What did you find surprising or interesting about this part of Roman life?

Create a Presentation: Display your findings in one of the following formats:

Poster or Visual Display: Create a poster with drawings, pictures, and key facts about the topic. This should be visually engaging and informative.

Digital Presentation: Create a Google Slideshow to showcase research findings, including relevant images, maps, and timelines.  If you choose this, follow our normal rules for slideshows...Title slide, conclusion slide, choose a theme, use different layouts, slides should have transitions and 2-3 pictures per slide.