When in Rome……

Do as the Romans!

7^th grade Social Studies Project Due Date: February 13, 2003

As part of our Roman Unit we have read aloud the book The Great Kettles: A Tale of Time by Dean Morrissey. If you were absent the day it was read in class, several copies of the book are available from the Jamestown Public Library. It is your responsibility to check out the book and read it before you start the project.

Description: You will write a historical fiction* episode of Joey’s adventure when he lands in the Roman Empire in his “time machine”. Your story will start with Joey leaving The Great Kettles, having an adventure in Rome, and end when he returns to the attic. Your story will include characters, places and facts from the study of Rome. This will demonstrate what you learned about Ancient Rome.

*Remember a historical fiction is a story that is not true but contains facts about history that are true.

We will work on this project beginning February 4, 2003 in class and it will be due on February 13, 2003. All work will be completed in class unless you are absent, do not finish the assignment in class or do extra research for an exceeds. An example would be to research a historical figure from the list that we have not studied in class.

Standards Addressed:

SS2f. use knowledge of facts and concepts drawn from history

SS3e. describe geography/landforms

SS4h. work independently to accomplish goal

SS5a. demonstrate an understanding of concepts such as role, status, and social classes

SS8a. influence of culture on scientific advancements

A3a. gathering information to complete a project

A3b. uses graphics to produce a report

When in Rome….

Rubric:

Exceeds – Must meet all the criteria for a Meets, and might include more details on daily events, little-known details (events or characters), extensive interaction among characters, dialogue with an Ancient Roman tone, incorporation of beliefs, philosophies, or knowledge (inventions and architecture) dates or events.

Meets – The historical fiction narrative contains specific details about Ancient Rome in the following categories:

q Joey must meet at least 2 real historical Roman characters.

q Characters are developed by giving relevant information.

q Description of the Roman way of life for the characters.

q Accurate portrayal of the character and why he/she is famous.

q Detailed description of the clothing, environment, geography and other pertinent information.

q Story tells an interesting, flowing story line/plot.

q Includes 2 (two) illustrations showing accurate setting, clothing and representations of Ancient Rome.

q Includes 1 (one) labeled map of the area where Joey’s adventure takes place.

q Turned in on time.

Incomplete – Historical Fiction is missing details about Ancient Rome or details are inaccurate. Some components of the story are missing. Story may contain intrusive grammatical errors, or be illegible. Characters may lack needed components.