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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 ?
3 2 2 47-51
“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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