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Mr. McIntosh

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7th Grade Social

Studies

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Chapter 2

Lesson 2

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Last Name, First Name 9/17 9/20 ?

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“Decline and Fall of Rome”

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1862 – The Battle of Antietam.

9/17/12 7.1.1, 7.1.2 , 7.1.3 emerge

Students will understand and be able to correctly use this week’s vocabulary terms about

the decline and fall of the Roman Empire by creating circle maps for each term.

From last week, why did Romans treat Christians harshly?

Chapter 2 Lesson 2 and 4 Vocabulary (5 terms)

Romans treated Christians

harshly because they viewed

Christianity as a threat to their

own power and authority.

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The Battle of Antietam is the single bloodiest

day in American History

- Nearly 23,000 casualties

- With the Union victory, President

Lincoln issued the “Emancipation

Proclamation”

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Constantine

Clovis

mosaic

stoicism

aqueduct

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LET’S PREPARE OUR PAPERS!

Word and Part of Speech

Constantine

Noun

Textbook Definition

The Roman emperor

from A.D. 306-337, who

ended the persecution of

Christians and moved the

capital of the

empire to

Byzantium.

3 Related Words

1. emperor

2. Byzantium

3. Christian

Complete Sentence

The emperor

Constantine was the

first Roman Emperor

to convert to

Christianity.

Always

underline!

Visual(s)

Clovis

mosaic

stoicism

aqueduct

Term Part of Speech

Definition

3 Related

Words

Complete

Sentence

Visual(s)

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9/18/12 7.1.1, 7.1.2 , 7.1.3 excavation

1793 – The Capitol cornerstone is laid.

Chapter 2 Reading Study Guide (RSG) + Addendum

Students will describe changes made by Diocletian and Constantine by reading and

completing the Reading Study Guide.

Who was Clovis? What did he do?

Clovis was a leader of the Franks

who conquered the Roman

province of Gaul.

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Today’s goals with the Reading Study Guide:

Read all 3 sections

Answer all 6 questions (3 on the RSG, 3 on the addendum)

Complete the graphic organizer

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Take two

minutes and try

and answer this

question

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Problems that weakened the empire

included high taxes, agricultural decline,

and a lack of education among Roman

citizens.

Other possible answers: The empire stopped expanding,

the empire lacked enough money, trouble communicating

across the empire, constant war, over use of farmland, the

use of slavery, disease and hunger, soldiers became less

loyal, bad leaders, citizens lost pride and trust in the

empire.

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9/19/12 7.1.1, 7.1.2 , 7.1.3 originate

1796 – President Washington’s farewell address is published.

Fall of the Roman Empire Multi-flow Map

Students will identify the causes of the decline of the Roman Empire by creating a Multi-

flow map.

What were two internal weaknesses of the Roman Empire?

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You need to have two of these in your

complete sentence answer:

The empire stopped expanding – no new sources

of wealth

Rising costs

Raised taxes – citizens became unhappy

Limited to no education for citizens

Decline in agriculture

Dependence on slave labor

Roman soldiers became less disciplined and loyal

Citizens’ feelings of loyalty declined.

Bad and/or corrupt leaders

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As you watch the Brain Pop video, consider

these questions:

1. How was Augustus’ rule different than the rule

of the emperors who came after him?

2. Who was Commodus? What kind of leader was

he?

Why were most soldiers stationed on the borders

of the empire?

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What do we use Multi-Flow Maps For?

Used to show CAUSE and EFFECT!

A cause is something that makes something else happen. Out of two events, it is the event that happens first. To determine the cause, ask the question "Why Did it Happen?" An effect is what happens as a result of the cause. Of two related events, it’s the one that happens second or last. To determine the effect, ask the question "What Happened?"

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Today we are going to

make a Multi-Flow

make detailing the

causes and effects of

the fall of the Roman

Empire.

Get out a piece of

lined paper. Turn

your paper

horizontal.

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Fall of the

Roman Empire

Causes Effects

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Fall of the

Roman Empire

Causes Effects

Use Pages

53 – 54 to

find the

Causes

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Fall of the

Roman Empire

Causes Effects

The empire stopped

expanding. No new

sources of wealth.

The government raised

taxes causing hardship for

many citizens

5 minutes to find

5 remaining

causes on pages

53 – 54.

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Fall of the

Roman Empire

Causes Effects

Use Pages

54 – 56 to

find the

effects.

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Fall of the

Roman Empire

Causes Effects

The empire was divided in

half to make it easier to

govern (Diocletian).

5 minutes to find

3 remaining

causes on pages

54 – 56.

When you are done finding 7 causes and 4

effects, answer these two questions on the

back on your Multi-flow map.

1. Of all the causes of the fall of

the Roman Empire, which do you

think caused the most problems for

Rome? Why?

2. If you were emperor of Rome at

this time, what steps would you

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9/20/12 7.1.1, 7.1.2 , 7.1.3 virtuous

1519 – Magellan begins his voyage around the world.

“Christianity in the Roman Empire”

Students will explain reasons for the emergence and growth of Christianity in the Roman

Empire by studying an article and answering related questions.

Who was Constantine? What did he do to the empire to try and save it?

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Constantine was a Roman emperor who

legalized Christianity and moved the capital

of the Roman Empire to Byzantium.

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The first person to “circumnavigate” the

world

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Study the article

“Christianity in the Roman

Empire”

Complete a timeline

Answer related questions

(in class or at home)

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Turn your paper horizontal

Draw a line down the

middle of your paper.

Title your timeline

“Christianity in the Roman

Empire”

Draw three boxes above

the line…..

…..and 2 boxes below

(These are for the events we

will find)

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Christianity in the Roman Empire

Remember,

we are

looking for 5

events to put

on our

timeline

Did you find

any events?

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Christianity in the Roman Empire

26 A.D.- Jesus

began to preach,

telling people he

was the son of

God.

29 A.D.- Jesus

was crucified by

the Romans for

inciting

rebellion.

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Christianity in the Roman Empire

26 A.D.- Jesus

began to preach,

telling people he

was the son of

God.

29 A.D.- Jesus

was crucified by

the Romans for

inciting

rebellion.

Continue

reading the

article and

find events

3-5 (remember to look for

dates!)

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Complete your timeline with all 5 events.

Answer the questions on the back of your timeline.

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Be prepared

to share your

answers with

the entire

class!

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9/21/12 7.1.1, 7.1.2 , 7.1.3 influence

1942 – The B-29 “Superfortress” takes flight.

Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Quiz

Students will demonstrate mastery of this week’s standards by passing the Chapter 2

Lesson 2 quiz.

Who was Diocletian? What did he do to the empire to try and save it?

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Diocletian was a Roman emperor who split in the empire

in half (east and west) to make it easier to govern.

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East West

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You have 15 minutes to take the

quiz.

Put all answers on the bubble

sheet.

Do NOT write on the quiz itself.

When you are finished, turn

both the quiz and bubble sheet

in to their respective stools.

Pick up a “Weekly Reflection”

and begin working on it.

Once your quiz is turned in, you

may begin putting together your

packet. You can also put

finishing touches on any

assignments.

Remember, just because you’re

done with the quiz does NOT

mean we are done. Continue to

remain quiet.

No

Writing!

First step,

write down

15-20 things

you learned

this week.

Constantine

Byzantium

Diocletian

Only 12-17 more

things to go!

(Look at your assignments from

this week if you need ideas)

Second step, circle

the items that you

think are the most

important! (about 5

things)

Decline and Fall

of the Empire

Step Three – Yes, it’s true! 7th

graders should be able to write an

entire paragraph! Look at the 5

things you circled above. Those are

the things you should put in your

paragraph.

Last Step -

What grade do

you deserve

this week?

Why? Circle it

This is how I

will grade

your Weekly

Packet. Look

it over closely.

There should

be no

surprises!

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Your paragraph should have at least 4-6

sentences.

The first sentence should be your introductory

sentence. (For example: “This week in Social

Studies we learned about ____________ and

______________.”

Sentences 2-5 should provide details about

______________ and ______________.

Your last sentence should be your concluding

sentence.

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