Description
REVIEWS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Project Archaeology: Investigating a Roman Villa supports Common Core State Standards with social studies and science content. Inherently interdisciplinary, archaeological inquiry allows students to seamlessly integrate knowledge across subjects. Students read informational texts for content, perspective, and key ideas and employ graphics to enhance their understanding. Students write arguments to support claims in a persuasive essay on the ethical implications of studying human remains. Finally, students produce a news broadcast to communicate their understanding of Roman history and culture.
“Students LOVED all materials and units.” – Erika Shupe, High School Latin Teacher, Montana
“The students have interest in the Roman time period and the Vesuvius disaster is a huge draw. I think they felt like experts at the end of the unit. The enduring understandings make it so nice to teach, because they don't have to memorize facts or recite information, but they do gain a "big picture" understanding of the event and the time.” – Librarian and Technology Teacher, Montana
“This unit is an excellent resource for teaching ancient civilizations. The disaster keeps students intrigued throughout a cross-curricular exploration of Pompeii and ancient Roman life.” – Angela Bergantine, Amsterdam School, Montana
