Roman Emperors

OBJECTIVE:

You will be assigned an emperor to research.

PART 1: Research

 Check off each circle below as you complete the task.

o       1.   Use two research sources that are listed below.

- Class text must be used as one of the sources unless the      

  assigned emperor is not mentioned. 

o       2.   Create a 2 source Work Cited page with corresponding numbers.

o       3.   After each fact that you have recorded you must list the source

            number.

                 Your research should include the following:

                         a. Background of Emperor – How they came to power

b. Important Facts, Notable Accomplishments & contributions 

     to the Roman Empire – good or bad

                         c.  How did they lose power

o       4.  Use bullet points to record facts. Complete thoughts only.

o       5.   There must be a total of 12 typed facts

o       6.    DUE DATE: _______

                  Assigned  Source  List:

                   a. Prentice Hall Word History (Class text)

                   b. Miscellaneous Reference Books (list title on work cited page)

                   c. PBS Roman Emperor Link (refer to teacher page)

                   d. Ebsco Host – Directions: a. CHS library     b. Import Tools  

                          c. Power Library  d. Ebsco Host    e. Master File Premier  

PART 2: Create an Avatar

o       1.  Design an Avatar based on your assigned Emperor using the website Voki.com. 

        2. You will be given a username and password.

                   3. Use your facts sheet to narrate your Avatar.

                   4. Create your Avatar so that it is designed in a way that represents your Roman Emperor.

*** You will be graded on the following: 20-25 Points

       1. Copy: Fact Sheet (typed) that includes a work cited resource list

                     *** Comprehensive and specific facts. Information clearly relates to the main topic.

                     *** All work must be in the students own words.  Plagiarized work will result in a zero

                         and after-school detention.     

       2. The Avatar: (20 Points)

                    *** The Avatar has been created in a way that is characteristic of the emperor. The narrative summary is

                         clearly presented and understood by the class.

                    *** Student that waist time during the work period will have several points deducted from their final grade

IMPORTANT: 

If you use your time wisely, you will be able to complete most of this assignment during class.