The zip file contains directions for either a PowerPoint or video student report on ancient Rome. To introduce the concept of research, there is an additional PowerPoint explaining the difference between primary and secondary sources. Also included is a handout of web resources for student research on ancient Rome and an outline of the content of each slide. There are directions for making the research report as a PowerPoint or a video and a grading rubric for both a research report and a video in the folder. (All the documents are included as a PDF and the original Word document, so you can copy and paste into your own word processor for any desired changes.) A bonus feature is a folder that contains 158 images of ancient Rome that are free for teachers and students to use and share.

The topics on each slide are:
• Ancient Rome – Title Page
• Introduction to Rome
• Geography
• Founding of Rome
• Agriculture
• Shelter
• Clothing
• Transportation
• Religion
• Mythology
• Recreation
• Art
• Architecture
• Science and Technology
• Literature and Language
• Government of Rome
• Historical Figures
• Julius and Augustus Caesar
• Christianity
• Fall of the Roman Empire
• Interesting Facts about Ancient Rome
• Bibliography


CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.


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