America's Roman Roots

In this lesson plan, students will view and anaylze an image of Cicero giving an address to the Roman Senators using teacher led questions. Students will divide into groups to research the influences that Rome had on the creation of America’s constitutional republic. Finally, students will share their findings to the class through short presentations.
Resource ID#: 201555 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 55 Minute(s)
Keywords: Ancient Rome, Rome, republicanism, representative government, civic participation, rule of law, separation of powers, visual discovery, civics, lesson plan
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Project,  Image/Photograph,  Formative Assessment,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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