History Hero

Packet (without stories)

*REMEMBER: These activities are SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS which means they are counted as tests. Make sure you take your time and do your best work.

* DUE: 4-22

B#1 Directions: Read the story of Romulus and Remus. Then create a series of illustrations that tell the story of the mythical twin brothers.

B#2 Directions: Pick two of the following activities.

• Compare and Contrast: Using a Venn diagram, compare and contrast the lives of the patricians and the plebeians in ancient Rome. http://www.mrdowling.com/702-patricians.html // http://rome.mrdonn.org/plebs.html
• Write a Pamphlet: Research the Twelve Tablets of Roman Law, which are considered to be the foundation of the Roman Republic. Write a six-paneled pamphlet that details what the tablets say. http://rome.mrdonn.org/12tables.html
• Reenact an Oration: Read an account of Marc Antony’s funeral oration of Julius Caesar. Pretend to be Marc Antony. Reenact part of this speech. http://www.dl.ket.org/latin1/things/holidays/ides/brutus.htm
• Make an Illustrated Time Line: Research the Punic Wars. Create an illustrated timeline that shows important events, battles, etc., of the three wars. http://www.ancient.eu.com/Punic_Wars/

B#3 Directions: Mosaics were a popular art form in ancient Rome. Using cardboard and different colored paper, create a mosaic in the style of ancient Rome.