Grade 6 Unit 6 The Wonder of The Fall of Rome
The Wonder of the Fall of Rome unit is a compelling examination of the decline of the Roman Empire and encompasses the spread of Christianity. Building on the foundation laid by The Wonder of Roman Times, which delved into the myths and triumphs of early Rome, this unit will unravel the tension between the enslaved and the powerful, led by the iconic figure Spartacus, and showcase the rise of Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar. Furthermore, it will meticulously explore the pivotal role of Christianity during the Roman rule and shed light on the spectacular power of the Roman Empire, its eventual decline, and the events precipitating its downfall. The unit concludes by delving into the dominance of various tribes scattered across Europe, providing a comprehensive and engaging insight into this transformative period of history.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of the Fall of Rome
Learning Standards
Language Arts
Concept: Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.
Connection: Through stories and biographies of people in Ancient Rome, your child will learn about the strengths, challenges, and misguided ideas of these characters, as well as how this affected them and their goals, which speaks deeply to the developing character of your child.
Social Studies
Concept: Media sources can both positively and negatively affect our understanding of important events and issues.
Connection: Your child will create two newspaper articles through a written activity and explore how we can be biased in presenting information.
Concept: Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms.
Connection: The study of Ancient Rome highlights challenges in how humans were treated based on status, religious views and wealth.
Math
Concept: Mixed and decimal numbers represent quantities that can be decomposed into parts and wholes.
Connection: Your child will review fraction, decimal and percent problems throughout this unit.
Concept: Computational fluency and flexibility with numbers extend to operations with whole numbers and decimals.
Connection: Your child will review their previous lessons on percent and build skills while practicing conversions from fractions or decimals to percent.