Today’s do activity: Unscramble the letters to make words (5 minutes)

-1st one to do so wins a commendation/choc.

ierharych mmonco eoplep obiylnoti vaslemproere

cianptria nequtriase pbleiaen

Answers for today’s do:hierarchy common people

nobility slaves emperorpatrician equestrian plebeian

Question: Why are they important to the Roman Empire?

Title: The Roman Empire – its people, religion & army (write that in your books)Lesson objectives:• To name 4 classes in Roman society • To explain why Roman gods were

important in Roman society • To describe how the Roman Army helped

the Roman Empire become strong

Success Criteria-All will be able to name 4 classes of Roman society (L3)

-Most will be able to explain why Roman gods were so important in Roman society (L4)

-Some can compare the similarities & differences between the Roman Army & successful, modern armies (L5)

Roman SocietyRome knew four classes of people.

The division was very important to

the Romans.That division of classes is called?

The division of classes is called…

a hierarchy.

Roman society:Starter activity

– in groups match the type of people with the correct definition

- put them in order from highest class to lowest class

- then write that information in your books

- time: 5 minutes

Roman SocietyHierarchical structure

PatriciansThe highest class of nobles of Rome. All real power in Rome lay with them.Equestrians.The second highest class; their name means the 'riders', as they were given a horse to ride if they were called to fight for Rome. Plebeians They were free people. But they had little say at all.Slaves They were owned by other people. They had no rights at all.

Roman beliefs? What were they?

Polytheism-Romans believed in many different gods and goddesses, demigods (half-humans and half god), and spirits.

-Believed each god had specific powers and controlled parts of the world!!!!!!

-Believed the gods showed their unhappiness by sending earthquakes, hailstorms, and other natural disasters.

These Roman gods? Who were they?

Roman gods Activity I.Steps:

-Using handout, walk around and find info. about:

god’s name, description, symbol & Greek name

- When you finish, sit down & compare answers with a partner, then as a class

we’ll review god’s info.- Time: 12 minutes

Roman gods activity II: Who am I?

Goal: To guess which god you areRules: “A” gods 1st, “B” gods 2nd

Can’t ask: What god am I? or:Am I this god?

Time: 2 minutes per turn4 minutes total

Students who guess correctly get a prize!

Roman gods activity II: Who am I?

Help!Questions to ask when trying to guess which god you are:

-Am a male/female?-What do I look like?

-What would a Roman want me to help them with (to win abattle, to keep me safe on my travels…)?

-What is my symbol?-You think of your own question to ask.Take mental notes to help you guess.

The Roman Empire

- hierarchical structurethe emperor at the top with 4 classes

- belief systempolytheism

Question: Where did Rome’s power come from?

The Roman Army• The Roman Empire grew strong

because it had a very good army to help conquer and later control all the other lands.

The Roman ArmyTask: to read & learn more

Steps: 1st read 2nd answer the questions

3rd review answers as a classTime: 10 minutes

were

Plenary: write on your mini-whiteboards – Do not look in your books!

-name 4 classes in Roman society -why Roman gods so important in Roman society - some similarities & differences between the Roman

army & successful, modern armies

-Time: 5 minutes

Success Criteria & Plenary-Able to name 4 classes of Roman society (L3)

-Able to explain why Roman gods were so important in Roman society (L4)

- Can compare the similarities & differences between the Roman Army & successful, modern armies (L5)

Homework (write in your diaries):-use study guide handout to help you on the final exam-watch a movie about the Roman Empire (optional/if interested meet me at 1:20)