Welcome Year 8 to Mr Arrowsmith’s Ancient Rome Technology Module. In this module we will be continuing our study into the world of Ancient Rome by examining the many famous individuals that lived during this historical period.
Over the next three lessons you will work in your set class groups to research your chosen historical figure before creating a short iMovie documentary detailing their life and their accomplishments.
OVERVIEW OF MODULE
During lesson one we will be going on an excursion to the Sydney Museum who have a visiting exhibition on Ancient Rome.
In lesson two you will be working with your group to research your chosen figure using augmented reality technology and a Merge Cube.
The final lesson will be working with your group to create a documentary on your historical figure using iMovie. Reminder, this iMovie documentary will make up 30% of your mark for the Ancient Rome topic.
Syllabus Outcomes:
- HT4-2: Describes major periods of historical time and sequences events, people and societies from the past.
- HT4-10: Selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past.
Syllabus Content:
- Students use a range of sources including digital sources, to investigate the role of a significant individual in the ancient Mediterranean world
Ancient Rome Technology Module 