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A Day in the Life
of a Roman
What is an average day in your
life like?
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Take 5 minutes and write down some of
the tasks and experiences that make up
your day.
Let’s compare experiences!
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In designated groups, you will select from the list provided
and compare six aspects of your life with the Roman
equivalent.
You will choose a model roman from any social class or
gender. (male, female, slave, plebeian, patrician)
You will be given a day to research the daily life of your
Roman.
You will create a POWTOON presentation comparing and
contrasting your life to that of your Roman.
As a group you will present to the class your presentation.
In, addition your will write a one page summary of how your
life is similar and different to a Roman in the six categories
you have selected.
Topics for Comparison
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Fashion
Diet
Recreation
Family structure
Schooling
Interests
Communication
Transportation
Housing
Community
Security
Income
Art
Music
Celebrations
Religion
Approved
Alternatives
Sample and Instructions of a
POWTOON
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https://youtu.be/AFv8L0z-72c
Recommended Sites to Begin
Research
http://historylink101.com/ancient_rome/a
ncient_rome_daily_life.htm
 http://rome.mrdonn.org/dailylife.html
 http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancien
t_rome_republic.php
 http://www.ancient-rome.biz/dailylife.html
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Let’s Research a Topic Together
I will research the diet of a Plebeian
male merchant.
 Follow me as I search for a credible site
that has information.
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Expectations
Collaborative and equal group work
where every one is heard and everyone
contributes.
 POWTOON presentation with 2-3 mins
of discussion.
 Each student will write a one page
summary of their comparisons with a
Roman citizen.
 Questions?
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