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Pax Romana 2013 John D. Woolever History Club Setting • March 6, 2013 • 1st century BC • Campus will be split into five regions as the Roman Empire used to be – Spain – Gaul – Italy – Macedonia – Numidia • Beginning 1st period and ending 6th period Food • Students can observe all the aspects of a traditional upper class Roman meal , complete with authentic food for students to sample, music, and decorations. • Location will be in Mrs. Regan’s room (409) • Feast runs from 1st period to 6th period • Help needed from Mrs. Lauer and art students for decorations Military • Members of military will be trained • Soldiers will be patrolling the whole day at various places, borders, and events • Students can observe battles and those involved will receive prior training. • Reenactments spread out during the day – Small skirmishes between Roman soldiers and Gaul savages – Gladiator fights – Battle of the Siler River (period 6) Games • Authentic Roman board games in Mrs. Johnston’s room (410). • Clay Bulla (Necklace) making booth in picnic area adjacent to the English building. • Runs from 1st through 6th period • Assistance needed from the art department and other volunteers with crafting game pieces, painting game boards, and firing clay. • Teachers must sign up to bring classes and play games. Religion • The Gods – Jupiter, Janus, Vesta, Terminus, Mars, Diana, Venus, Minerva, Saturn, Apollo, Juno, Pluto • Muses, Vestal Virgins, and Fates • Gods attend respective activities (i.e. Olympics) and walk around exerting their influence over mortals, the Sibylline Books, superstitions, festivals, Roman soothsayers • They will be present mostly near borders and the Olympic Games • Teachers may be gods and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. • Teachers will be provided with superstitions to incorporate into their classes on the day of the simulation. Government and Law • Trials will be performed in the style of ancient Roman law with senators and a “jury.” • There will be trials during fourth period in the auditorium. • Teachers will be put on trial for harsh treatment of students. Julius and Augustus Caesar • Julius Caesar Assassination during 2nd period on the Auditorium terrace • Crowning of Augustus Caesar during 3rd period on the stage Romulus and Remus Play • Auditions will be held for roles • Volunteers needed for characters and stage hands • In the Auditorium during 5th period • Need help from band and orchestra for musical effects Altar • An altar for Vesta, located in the Gazebo • Food will be offered into the Holy Flame of Rome by Vestal Virgins during the change of classes. Olympics • All students with a P.E. class will participate in the simulation. • Shot put, discus, races, long jump – Games will be modified per grade level • Games will be at the fields area. • Olympic torch • Award Ceremony to present wreaths and/or palm branches and red ribbons. • Need P.E. teachers to allow students to play in the games on the day of the simulation. Costuming • We need funding for more extravagant costumes. • There will be an instructional toga booth. • An instructional toga video will be sent to teachers • Teachers are encouraged to dress in costume. Catapult Competition • 6th graders will compete to see who launches the marshmallow the farthest • Winner receives a laurel wreath Student Involvement • Food – Teachers sign-up to bring classes over to feast. • Military – Students apply to be trained soldiers, Gauls, and border patrols. • Games – Teachers sign-up to bring classes to play games, bullas can be made at any time. Student Involvement • Religion – Each god will be enacted by one teacher and one student – Gods will interact with students between classes and lunch – Students can apply to be Muses, Vestal Virgins, and Fates – Students can apply to be Roman soothsayers – Students will be subject to superstitions in classes Student Involvement • Government and Law – Students can apply to be senators or member of “jury” • Julius and Augustus Caesar – Teachers should bring classes to witness the assassination of Caesar and crowning of Augustus. • Romulus and Remus Play – Students can audition to be actors – Students can apply to be stage hands or musicians Student Involvement • Altar – Students can apply to be Vestal Virgins to guard the Altar • Olympics – Students with a P.E. class will participate in games during class at fields. • Costuming – All students can bring sheets to school to learn how to make a toga at the toga booth