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Introduction
| Task | Process | Evaluation
| Conclusion | Credits
| Teacher/Parent Page
I. Introduction
My feet smell!I need new sneakers. Where should I go; the mall or Walmart? How about buying a new shirt? I don't have a Wii yet, maybe I should buy that! Are you into cosmetics, books, clothing, jewelry, games? The problem is that it is the year 158 A.D., not 2008, and I am entering
an ancient Roman marketplace. What would I find for sale? What's around
the next column? Does it look like our neighborhood mall?
After completing this WebQuest you'll know the "ins and outs" of a Roman
marketplace!
II. Task
In this webquest, you will create a store that reflects the merchandise,
décor, and the physical elements of a Roman marketplace. Assuming
the roles of store manager, buyer, and architect, your group must design
a floor plan, purchase merchandise, and market your merchandise.
Your final product will be judged by how well it accurately depicts a specific
aspect of a Roman marketplace and the daily life of ancient Roman civilization.
After completing the store, you will compare and contrast a Roman marketplace
to the malls of today.
III. Process
The group will create a typical
Roman store. The group should review the project grading rubric to
determine how to receive a high score. In general, all items must
be created on time, be complete, and demonstrate quality work. Use the
attached worksheet to help guide your
research. Most likely, you will only have to use the informational links provided in the webquest, however, if you want more information please see the teacher or media specialist. After receiving the type of store from the teacher,
each group member needs to choose one of the three following roles:
Oral Presentation
After the group finishes their
individual tasks and finishes their store, they should prepare their oral
presentation. The presentation should include all group members and
should highlight the tasks of each person. For example, the architect
should give a tour of the store, explain the design, indicate what
it would be made of and where the store would be located. The buyer
should explain each of the store items, how a typical Roman would use them
and what they would be made from in ancient times. The store manager
will display and explain the store's advertisements, the cost of each store
item and when the store would be at its busiest. An exemplary presentation
will include costumes, Roman speech, or other elements that enhance the
Roman environment. The information presented must be historically accurate.
The presenters should use correct
grammar and diction, superior voice projection, and make several attempts
to engage the audience.
Public
Speaking Tips
Calming
Your Speech Nerves
The Final Paper
After completing all research, discussing results with group members and reviewing all Roman information,
each student will independently write a paper comparing and contrasting
a store and shopping in Roman times to stores and shopping of today. Students should reflect
on the types of merchandise sold, store layout, advertisements etc... in
their papers. Superior papers will contain more than three
comparing and contrasting examples, use support from class presentations,
and contain no grammatical or spelling errors.
Organizing
a Paper
Writing Tips
Word
Selection
Writing
checklist
IV. Evaluation
Your grade will be a combination of your individual
work and your group's presentation.
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Beginning
1
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Developing
2
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Accomplished
3
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Exemplary
4
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Score |
| Model
of Shop
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1) Shows
no evidence of Roman architecture.
2) Model is not correct size.
3) Shows no effort or attention to detail |
1) Some
evidence of Roman architecture.
2) Model is not correct size.
3) Shows some effort or attention to detail. |
1)
Adequate evidence of Roman architecture.
2) Model is correct size.
3) Shows acceptable effort and some attention
to detail |
1) Exemplary
evidence of Roman architecture.
2) Model is correct size.
3) Shows exemplary effort and attention
to detail |
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Products
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1) No
appropriate Roman products included.
2) No theme is present
3) Shows no effort or attention to detail |
1) Less
than 5 appropriate Roman products included.
2) Theme is partially present in objects
3) Shows some effort or attention to detail. |
1) 5
appropriate Roman products included
2) Theme is consistent in most objects with
one or two exceptions.
3) Shows acceptable effort and some attention
to detail. |
1) More
than 5 appropriate Roman products included.
2) Theme is consistent in all objects.
3) Shows exemplary effort and attention
to detail |
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Store Management
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1) Product
does not resemble media used in ancient Rome.
2) The content shows no knowledge of Roman
culture.
3) Roman numerals are not present.
4) Shows no effort or attention to detail |
1) Product
partially resembles media used in ancient Rome
2) The content shows some knowledge of Roman
culture.
3) Roman numerals are used but are incorrect.
4) Shows some effort or attention to detail. |
1) Product
clearly resembles media used in ancient Rome.
2) The content shows acceptable knowledge
of Roman culture.
3) Roman numerals are used correctly.
4) Shows acceptable effort and some attention
to detail. |
1) Product
is created so that it clearly resembles media used in ancient Rome.
2) The content shows exemplary knowledge
of Roman culture.
3) Roman numerals are creatively used.
4) Shows exemplary effort and attention
to detail |
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Oral Presentation
Content
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1) Group
includes no elements such as costumes, Roman language use, and no modern
slang or idioms. 2)Information is inaccurate. |
1)Group
includes one relevant elements such as costumes, Roman language use, and
no modern slang or idioms. 2)Information is partially accurate. |
1) Group
includes two relevant elements such as costumes, Roman language use, and
no modern slang or idioms.
2)Information is historically accurate. |
1) Group
includes multiple relevant elements that enhance the presentation such
as costumes, Roman language use, and no modern slang or idioms . 2)Information
is historically accurate and goes beyond the required research. |
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Oral
Presentation
Mechanics
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1) Voice inaudible.
2) Grammar and diction flaws detract from
presentation.
3) No strategies are used to engage audience. |
1) Voice projection needs improvement.
2) Grammar and/or diction needs improvement.
3) Few strategies are used to engage audience. |
1) Sufficient voice projection.
2) Grammar and diction is acceptable.
3) Some strategies are used to engage audience. |
1) Superb voice projection
2) Grammar and diction is outstanding.
3) Several strategies are used to engage
audience. |
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Analytical Paper
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1) Paper
contains only one comparative or contrasting idea.
2)Comparative/ Contrasting ideas are not
supported with specific examples from the class research.
3) Spelling and grammar errors make paper
unacceptable. |
1) Paper
contains less than three (six total) comparative and contrasting ideas.
2)Comparative/ Contrasting ideas are supported
with few specific examples from the class research.
3) Many grammatical or spelling errors. |
1) Paper
contains three (six total) comparative and contrasting ideas.
2)Comparative/ Contrasting ideas are supported
with some specific examples from the class research.
3) Some grammatical or spelling errors. |
1) Paper
contains more than three examples of (six total) comparative and contrasting
ideas.
2)Comparative/ Contrasting ideas are
supported with several specific examples from the class presentations.
3) No grammatical or spelling errors. |
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V. Conclusion
If you demonstrated strong effort and accurately
completed the project with all of its tasks, you will have gained an understanding
of the Roman marketplace and how the ancient commercial environment compares
to retail outlets of today. You also will have received practice
in public speaking and improved your writing skills. Hopefully,
besides completing the activity for a grade, you had a little
fun!
VI. Credits and References
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Stone line and up arrow obtained from this
site:
http://www.hulamall.com/hawclip/
Animated Roman Figure from site: http://aol.animfactory.com/af_people_m_z_roman_toga_variant_page_roman_speaker.html
Silver Spear from site:
http://aol.animfactory.com/af_dividers_misc_page_aa.html
Marble Background from site: http://www.allfree-clipart.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio3.cgi?direct=backgrounds/marbles
Table background from site:
http://www.coolarchive.com/backgrounds.cfm
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