Roman Emperors: The Good, the Bad, and the Mad project
The Ancient Roman empire made lasting footprints in Italy and across Europe, the likes of which can still be seen today in architectural feats like the Pantheon and Hadrian's Wall. Although this famous regime spent almost 500 years as a republic, it is perhaps best remembered for the subsequent string of infamous emperors which transformed Rome into the perilous force that dominated the Mediterranean. Some of the names—like Augustus, Caligula, and Nero—have bled into the mainstream as much quoted characters from classic times. However, there are several other emperors that changed the face of Rome, whether for better or worse.
You will create a 30 second video about 2 fascinating Roman emperors: a few good, many bad, and a couple downright mad.
Task: Choose 2 emperors from the boxes. Research and answer the guiding questions. You must find at least 2 reliable sources (use the libguide on Schoology!). Write out a “script” or what you will say in your video; it can be on flashcards/paper. Using your “script” create a 30 second to 1 minute video summarizing what you found. Submit the video to Schoology or email it to bhungerford@midlakes.org *You may work with 1 other person on this project*
Due: End of class Friday, March 4th
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The “Good” Emperors |
The “Bad” Emperors |
Guiding Questions you need to answer |
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Nerva Hadrian Antonius Pius Trajan Marcus Aurelius |
Caracalla Nero Maximinus Commodus Calgulia |
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Video ideas: This is your time to be creative! As long as it’s school appropriate you can do it!
