Scenario

The Baltimore Inner Harbor attraction PassPort: Voyages of Discovery would like to add a new show. They are considering a roller coaster ride back in time to Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome that will showcase the major achievements that have had the greatest impact on the world community.Your class has been asked to help them decide which major achievements of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome to include in the show. The board of directors of PassPort can not agree and they are anxious to hear your classes opinions.

Task and Product

You will be researching one of the aspects of civilization to identify the contributions of either Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome that have had a lasting impact on the world community. You will prepare a presentation (PowerPoint, Oral Report, Panel Discussion, Poster, Video, etc.)to persuade your classmates that your aspect of civilization includes lasting contributions to the world community by including examples from our world today.Your classmates will then write letters to the board of directors of PassPort indicating which major achievements of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome should be included in the new PassPort show.

Assessments

Question

• What was the form of government? How did it develop? How has it influenced governments today?
• What language did they speak? How did it develop? How has it influenced our languages today?
• How has that aspect impacted our world today?

Gather and Sort

Gather information about from a variety of sources.

Sort your research findings using a graphic organizer, Ancient Greece and Rome Note Taking Sheet or note cards. Be sure to avoid plagiarism and keep track of your resources for a bibliography.

Organize

Analyze your research notes to determine if you have answered your part of the essential question.

Synthesize your findings by creating a first draft of your product.

• What new insights have emerged about your topics?
• Which facts are the most compelling and would have the greatest impact on your audience?

Evaluate the effectiveness of your research for the task using these questions:

• Have you gathered sufficient details about your topic?
• Are your details organized in the right categories or sub-topics to make sense for your audience?
• Are you ready to create your product?

Conclusion

Reflection and/or Extension Activities:

• Share your presentation with your class.
• Use this note taking sheet Ancient Greece and Rome to record information from your classmates presentations.
• Use the information from the note taking sheet to create your letter to the PassPort board of directors as to which achievements of Ancient Greece and Rome should be included in their new show.