ancientromeprocess

WEEK 1, DAY 1

Each person in your group must choose a different role from the list below.*
What role you choose will determine the topics which you will be required to research.

HISTORIAN - In charge of researching the following topics:

DESIGNER - In charge of researching the following topics:

PHYSICIAN - In charge of researching the following topics:

SOCIOLOGIST - In charge of researching the following topics:

* Groups of five students must have two physicians.

Events
Government
Military
Famous People

Architecture
Transportation
Clothing
Hairstyles

Nutrition
Disease
Religion
Entertainment

Childhood
Women
Slaves
Occupations

WEEKS 1 AND 2

Research your topics via websites, books, and video. You will find a list of everything you need for your role on the "Resources" page of this WebQuest.

You will take notes as you do your research! To make this easy for you, I have provided a special worksheet for you to use. This worksheet is also located on the "Resources" page. All of your notes worksheets will be handed in on the day of your puppet show. To fully understand how both the worksheets and the puppet show will be graded, see the "Evaluation" section of this WebQuest.

WEEK 3: DAY 1

Your group will gather together and share with one another interesting facts that you learned about life in Ancient Rome. As a group, you will decide what you want to include in your puppet show. The checklist section of your individual notes worksheets will help you decide.

Detailed steps on how to plan your show are found on an organization chart provided via the "Resources" page. One of the steps on this chart directs your group to decide the title of the puppet show. As you recall from the "Task" page, you must fill in the blanks to complete the following title:
"The Adventures of ________________, A Roman________________"

WEEK 3: DAYS 2 and 3

Your group will review the basic storyline for the script based on the previous day's discussion. Once everyone is in agreement, you will divide up the tasks as follows:

The HISTORIAN and the SOCIOLOGIST will start writing the script.
The DESIGNER and the PHYSICIAN will begin creating the puppet costumes and stage scenery.

WEEK 3: DAYS 4 and 5

You will again gather as a group and review what progress has been made. Share with one another what still needs to be done, as well as what changes need to be made. Once everyone is in agreement, you will again divide up the tasks.

The DESIGNER and the PHYSICIAN will complete writing the script.
The HISTORIAN and the SOCIOLOGIST will finish creating the puppet costumes and stage scenery.

WEEK 4: DAYS 1, 2, and 3

As a group, finish whatever needs to be done. The majority of this time will be spent running through the performance. You may want to memorize parts of the script so that it is easier for you to concentrate on the movements of the puppets. Also during this time period, make and display posters to advertise your upcoming show.

WEEK 4: DAYS 4 and 5

Each group in the class will put on their puppet show. At this time, each group member will hand in their notes worksheets to be evaluated.

See "Evaluation" section for rubric of this WebQuest.