S1+Alexander,Caitlin+Marie

=Stage 1 - Identify Desired Results= E1 Historical Knowledge, Concepts, Themes and Patterns Grade 9-Diploma "The Classical Civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin, 1000 BC - 600 AD" Analyze and critique major //historical// eras, major enduring themes, turning points, events, consequences, and people in the history of the world and the implications for the present and future ||
 * **Establish Goals (MLR):** **(G)** ||
 * Maine Learning Results: Social Studies - E. History

//What understandings are desired?//
• Ancient Rome was a powerful empire, and the cultural, political, and military achievements of the empire are evident throughout the Western world. • Ancient Rome experienced multiple intermittent stages of peace and civil strife throughout its history. ||
 * **//Students will understand that://** **(U)** ||
 * • The Roman Republic is one of the inspirations for the democratic system of the United States of America and other democratic countries around the world.

//What essential questions will be considered?//
• How did the actions of the Ancient Romans influence the development of the Western world.? • Why did Ancient Rome experience multiple intermittent stages of peace and civil strife? ||
 * **Essential Questions:** **(Q)** ||
 * • How is the Roman Republic one of the inspirations for the democratic system of the United States of America and other democratic countries around the world?

//What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?//

 * **//Students will know://** **(K)** || **//Students will be able to://** **(S)** ||
 * •Important Events and People: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Vergil, Cicero, Constantine

•Sequences and Timelines: Pre-Republic, Republic, and Imperial Rome

•Key Factual Info: The Roman Kingdom, The Roman Republic, The Roman Empire, Civil Wars, Christianity, Emperors || • Show that history includes study of the past based on examination of primary and secondary sources. • Analyze and critique major historical eras. • Test how history can help one better understand and make informed decisions about the present and future. • Compare enduring themes in the history of the world cross culturally. • Be aware of the roots of democratic ideals in the history of the world using historic sources. •Role play various interpretations of historic events. ||


 * 2004 ASCD and Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe.**