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Lesson 2
Hot Line 1:
The Legacy of Rome
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WARM-UP
What does the word “LEGACY” mean?
The Buffalo Bills have a legacy of
choking in the Super Bowl.
Derek Jeter has the legacy of being
one of baseball’s best shortstops.
What will Barack Obama’s legacy
be when he is no longer the
President of the United States?
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Attach Hot Line 1
September 11, 2013
Dear 7th Graders and Families,
Every civilization encounters challenges and difficulties. If a civilization is to survive,
it must address and manage these challenges. As the once great Roman Empire
encountered challenges from within and out, why did it fail to survive? What “legacy”
was left by this powerful civilization that controlled vast territories in Europe, North
Africa, and Asia Minor? Finally, as the Roman Empire crumbled, what would fill the
void its demise created? What new form of government and society would emerge?
Our Enduring Understandings for this unit are:
 Civilizations rise and fall.
 Significant civilizations leave a legacy, which may be positive or negative.
As your son or daughter learns about the fall of the Roman Empire, how are the
challenges facing the United States today similar and different? What are some of the
contributions and actions of our country that will be considered “our legacy”?
Look for more Hot Lines about our study of the Medieval World and Beyond this
year. I hope you enjoy sharing your child’s explorations.
Sincerely,
Steve Simons
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by Wednesday.
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Previewing the Theme:
The Influence of Rome
Do you agree or disagree
with the statement?
Write your ideas between
the pillars.
Give examples to support
your opinion.
In this unit we will discover
specific examples of how
Roman culture continues to
affect our lives today.