Latin

By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:

Marking Period 1

Unit 1: Travelling

(LNM I.17-18) (CLC II.17-18)

Functions/Objectives: I can…

• Describe the history of Alexandria
• Describe the diversity of Egypt
• Discuss Alexandria's role in trade and education
• Identify places of interest in Alexandria
• Describe Alexandrian craftsmen and products
• Describe ways which people in the Roman empire travelled
• Describe how roads were constructed
• Identify uses of roads by different groups of people

Marking Period 2

Unit 2: Superstition and Science

(LNM I.19-20) (CLC II.19-20)

Functions/Objectives: I can…

• Describe the initiation to the Isis cult
• Describe Egyptian religious festivals
• Discuss Roman tolerance towards provincial customs and beliefs
• Describe medical practices in the Roman Empire
• Discuss the impact of ancient innovations on modern STEM
• Explore the role of astrology
• Explore the role of superstition
• Describe the role of state religion and personal religion in Romanized territories
• Explore the blending of medical science and religious practices

Marking Period 3

Unit 3: Soldiers and Legions

(LNM I.21-II.1) (CLC III.24-27)

Functions/Objectives: I can…

• Describe the characteristics of a typical and/or ideal legionary soldier
• Describe the life and work of a soldier
• Describe the organization of a Roman legion
• Describe the layout of a Roman fortress
• Discuss the development of civilian towns in conjunction with military camps

Marking Period 4

Unit 4: Discovering the Past

(LNM II.2-3) (CLC III.28-29)

Functions/Objectives: I can…

• Describe the role of literary evidence
• Describe the role of archaeological evidence
• Describe the role of inscriptional evidence
• Compare and contrast the different types of evidence found in the Roman empire
• Discuss the origins of Rome
• Describe the role and development of the Roman forum