In Term 1 the students will study the early legends and history of Rome. The students are first taught the mythological connection to the ancient city of Troy and the foundation of the city by Romulus and Remus. The students will then learn about how Rome existed as an early monarchy and the events that led to the dissolution of the monarchical system. In the next sub-unit, the students will learn about the founding and the nature of the Roman Republic. This includes looking at the social, political and class components of the Republic.
Assessment: Students complete knowledge short answer questions and an extended piece of writing based on a key second order concept.
dines
huge
makes
tells
dead
Development of students' extended writing skills.
The students develop their understanding of entertainment in other cultures.
In Term 2, the students will explore various case studies that look into certain events and conflicts that the Roman Republic was engaged in, such as the titanic war between the Republic and its greatest enemy, Carthage. As with all classical subjects, there is a comprehensive study of various primary sources. The students will be taught how to analyse the utility of the sources, focusing on detecting bias and comparing them to the wider historical context.
Assessment: Students complete knowledge short answer questions and an extended piece of writing based on a key second order concept.
lives
goes away
empire
peace
book
The students develop their skills in analysing sources.
The students develop their understanding of education in other cultures and the importance of education for a country's progress.
In Term 3, the students learn about the events that led to the fall of the Roman Republic. The students are taught about the major players involved, their reasons for entering into civil war and the consequences of Julius Caesar gaining dictatorial power in the Roman Republic. The students then go on to learn about the events of the second civil war between Caesar and Pompey.
Assessment: Students complete knowledge short answer questions and an extended piece of writing based on a key second order concept.
fight
now
it pleases
politician
our
The students develop their cause and consequence essay skills.
The students develop their understanding of the different political systems in the ancient world and the impact they had on the political systems of today.
The students continue their study of the fall of the Roman Republic, which includes key events such as the affair of Antony and Cleopatra and the emergence of Octavian as the first Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar. Similar to the first term, the students are taught through the use of primary sources and the students are taught how to thoroughly evaluate the usefulness of those sources for a historical judgement.
Assessment: Students complete knowledge short answer questions and an extended piece of writing based on a key second order concept.
bravely
now
sends
ground
flame
The students develop their extended writing skills with a focus on the second-order concept of 'significance'.
The students develop their understanding of natural disasters and the consequences of them to society, both in the ancient world and now.
In Term 5, the students study life and society in ancient Rome. The students explore the role of slaves in Roman society and the various social classes of citizens that existed, including the life of senators, equestrians and urban plebs. Within this, the students learn about the patron and client relationship that was integral in Roman society. Furthermore, the students also learn about the Roman family and the importance of the paterfamilias. The students learn through primary sources and examine the lives of ordinary Romans through various ancient writing and artifacts.
Assessment: Students complete knowledge short answer questions and an extended piece of writing based on a key second order concept.
I do not want
life
tired
the other
not any, no
The students improve and develop their understanding of source analysis
The students develop their understanding of the concept of societal divisions.
In Term 6, the students study the entertainment that was offered to Romans during the Republican and Imperial periods. The students learn about the Roman Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre), gladiator games, the different types of gladiators, Roman baths, Roman drama and theatre, chariot racing and the Circus Maximus. As in Roman Society, the students will learn about these interesting topics through the use of ancient sources.
Assessment: Students complete knowledge short answer questions and an extended piece of writing based on a key second order concept.
King
god
mistress
among
husband
Analysis of the utility of sources.
The students develop their understanding of different cultures' economic and social systems and the influence that Rome's society has on Western society today.
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