Download Roman Timeline Project

Roman Timeline
Project
Due Date ____________
You will be creating a digital timeline showing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
Use your notes, your book, and the internet or library research to label and describe the events
that occurred on the years listed. In addition to the events listed you must include pictures and
explain the importance of several Roman cultural achievements.
You and your partner will need to complete the Roman Timeline worksheet and have it
approved by your teacher before you begin work on your PowerPoint. You will also need to do
outside research and save pictures on a flashdrive that will be used for each event. There will
be NO internet research during class except for extenuating circumstances (please see the
teacher on such matters).
For each of the following events, label the event (be sure to include the year) and write
two-three sentences using your own words to explain its importance (what was the end result).
Connect the event explanations to their appropriate place and date on the timeline. All events
need at least 2 pictures. Your teacher will provide you with a template to create your timeline
on PowerPoint. Keep your transitions subtle – no audio allowed.
The bottom portion will be divided into three sections representing a category of Roman
achievements. For each category, list at least two examples and include two or more pictures
representing each one.
All timeline events and each achievement category on the main slide will be linked to a
separate slide with their information and pictures. Your teacher will explain how this be
accomplished.
Have Fun!
Events
- 510 BC Roman Republic established
- 45 BC End of the Republic
- 27 BC Augustus becomes 1st
emperor
- 4 BC Birth of Jesus
- 117 Roman Empire reaches its
greatest size
- 284 Diocletian becomes emperor
- 313 Constantine becomes emperor
- 330 Constantine moves capital
- 395 The will of Theodosius I
- 410 City of Rome is sacked
- 476 Fall of the Western Roman
Empire
- 486 Clovis becomes leader of the
Franks
527 Justinian I becomes Byzantine
emperor
- 1054 Schism in the Christian Church
Achievements
- Architecture
- Culture
- Law
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Web Resources
http://classzone.com
(go to Ch. 2 Expansion and Fall of Roman
Empire - Research and Writing – Research
Links)
http://rome.mrdonn.org/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/
http://www.crystalinks.com/rome.html
Name _______________________
Date_____________ Period _____
Roman Timeline Project Worksheet
Event
510 BC Roman Republic established
45 BC End of the Republic
27 BC Augustus becomes 1st emperor
4 BC Birth of Jesus
117 Roman Empire reaches its greatest size
284 Diocletian becomes emperor
313 Constantine becomes emperor
330 Constantine moves capital
395 The will of Theodosius I
410 City of Rome is sacked
476 Fall of the Western Roman Empire
486 Clovis becomes leader of the Franks
527 Justinian I becomes Byzantine emperor
1054 Schism in the Christian Church
Explain why the event is
important/significant (2-3 sentence)
Names _____________________ ______________________ Date ________ Period ___
Roman Timeline Rubric
0-1 Points
Completion
Use of
Graphics
and
Background
The timeline is
incomplete; many
things are left
unfinished; most or all
of the directions were
not followed
2 Points
Parts of the timeline
are complete; some
things are left
unfinished; some of
the directions were
not followed
Accuracy of
Information
The timeline is
complete; nothing is
left unfinished; all
directions were
followed i.e. title,
shape of timeline,
lines, events,
achievements,
pictures, sentences,
etc.
0-1 Points
2 Points
3-4 Points
5 Points
All graphics are
attractive, but a few do
not seem to support the
theme/content of the
presentation.
Background does not
detract from text or other
graphics
A few graphics are not
attractive, but all support
the them/content of the
presentation.
Background does not
detract from text or
graphics. Choice of
background is consistent
from slide to slide.
All graphics are
attractive (size & colors)
and support the
theme/content of the
presentation.
Background does not
detract from text or other
graphics. Choice of
background is consistent
from slide to slide and is
appropriate for the topic
Font formatting makes it
very difficult to read the
material
2 Points
Font formatting has
been carefully planned
to complement the
content. It may be a
little hard to read
0-1 Points
Spelling &
Grammar
Almost all of the
timeline is complete;
very few parts are left
unfinished; the
majority of the
directions were
followed
5 Points
Several graphics are
unattractive AND detract
from the content of the
presentation.
Background makes it
difficult to see text or
competes with other
graphics on the page
0-1 Points
Text Font
and Format
3-4 Points
Presentation has more
than 2 grammatical
and/or spelling errors
2 Points
Presentation has 1-2
grammatical errors but
no misspellings
3-4 Points
Font formats have been
carefully planned to
enhance readability
3-4 Points
Presentation has 1-2
misspellings, but no
grammatical errors
5 Points
Font formats (ex. color,
bold, italic) have been
carefully planned to
enhance readability
AND content
5 Points
Presentation has no
misspellings or
grammatical errors
0-5 Points
6-10 Points
11-15 Points
16-20 Points
Shows little or no
understanding of:
 the causes and
effects of the rise
and fall of the
Roman Empire
 the lasting
contributions of
Rome and
 the rise of the
Byzantine Empire
and the split in
the Christian
church;
the labeling is
inaccurate
Shows some
understanding of:
 the causes and
effects of the rise
and fall of the
Roman Empire
 the lasting
contributions of
Rome and
 the rise of the
Byzantine Empire
and the split in
the Christian
church;
the labeling is partly
accurate; large
portions are
incomplete
Demonstrates a good
understanding of:
 the causes and
effects of the rise
and fall of the
Roman Empire
 the lasting
contributions of
Rome and
 the rise of the
Byzantine Empire
and the split in the
Christian church;
the labeling is mainly
accurate
Demonstrates a clear
understanding of:
 the causes and
effects of the rise
and fall of the
Roman Empire
 the lasting
contributions of
Rome and
 the rise of the
Byzantine Empire
and the split in
the Christian
church;
all or the majority of
labeling is accurate
Points Earned Out of 40