slight change in the schedule

We are due to wrap up the Roman project presentations tomorrow, but you won't be taking the unit test on Rome until next Tuesday (or Wednesday for Section 3).  This will give us a chance to review the old material, and squeeze in a little new material, on Friday.

The good news is that those of you going to Ocean City for your three four day weekend will no longer be racked with guilt at not being able to take the test with your classmates.

More good news:  the essay portion of your semester exam will be given next Thursday in class (or next Wednesday for Section 6).  Be sure to watch my blog to learn what the actual questions will be ahead of time.  You will still take the objective (Scantron) portion of the semester exam on Wednesday, June 3.

Check in with me in class if you have any questions.

project progress

I really like where these projects are going.  Hard work is paying off.

Here is a little dance music to reward you for all your effort:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrdTcp_yVzQ&feature=youtu.be

project schedule

I have updated the schedule for next week's projects.  Check it out here to see what day you will give your presentation, and if you are going first, second, or third that day.

50% penalty if you are not ready to go at your assigned time.

In class tomorrow I will be happy to answer any questions.

grading criteria for project on Rome

I have posted helpful info for you regarding your project on Rome.

Here is a description of the objectives, instructions, and grading criteria.  This is also in my Links sidebar.

And here is the actual rubric for the oral presentation of your project.  This is also linked under Linkage.

See me with questions, either in or out of class.

Tiberius' friend Octavius explains his theory of the concentration of wealth.

This seemed to be a great time to be a rich aristocrat.  But was it a good time to be a member of the Roman middle class?

(a gift for Section 4) http://share.gifyoutube.com/Kk7z0d.gif

revolution

The death mask of Big Daddy Gracchus

So now you get the picture

All the rich are getting richer

And they’re livin’ on the latifundia

Farmers can’t cope

They’re low on hope

They moved to Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome...

I can hear the brothers Gracchus

Sayin, “Rich, please don’t attack us,

“We got a feeling that the senators will whack us!”

They hit the floor

Next thing you know

It’s civil war, war, war...


The video only concentrated on one of the two Gracchus brothers, and the Roman Republic is too often described as a democracy.  Otherwise, this is a pretty accurate depiction of the events that saw Rome transition from a Republic to an Empire.  I hope you're enjoying it!

in class work for today

Sorry I won't be with you in class today.  You will use class time to work on your Ancient Rome projects.  The subs all know I expect you to work seriously and quietly, since the due date for the project is coming up soon.  It is likely that this will be the last class period where you can work on this project.  You also have this weekend, next week, and the following weekend, before presentations begin on Monday, May 18.

Make good use of the time, and I will see you all next Monday. Thanks!