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10th grade latin cultural activities
Roman Emperors : Biography and Social Media Project
Have students research an Ancient Roman Emperor, and take it a step beyond the typical creation of a quick biographical poster. Have students use the information they have learned to create a social media presence for their emperor! Students will create a Facebook profile, Twitter Account/Feed and Instagram Feed. Includes lesson plan/directions, and blank student outlines for the project. Links to digital copies for easy use on google classroom (provided on downloadable lesson plan) and physica
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5th - 12th
Greek and Roman Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Amazing Creatures
This 87-slide PowerPoint presentation is intended to introduce students to the world of classical mythology through colorful slides and descriptions. Beginning with Chaos, the Titans, Olympians, Lesser Gods and Goddesses and on to Legendary Heroes and Amazing Beasts, this slideshow provides students with a detailed overview of Greek and Roman mythology. Due to its length, it is suggested that the presentation be given over a period of days, which the divisions will allow. It can also be used a
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6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Classical Mythology: Chaos, Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Fantastical Creatures
Classical Mythology is a 313-slide PowerPoint presentation that is a combination of the five parts of the series previously uploaded onto the site: In the Beginning-Chaos and the Primordial Gods; Titans & Olympians, Minor Deities, Demigods, and Legendary Figures; Mythological Groups, and Fantastical Creatures. The presentation is filled with artwork to bring the myths to life.
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9th - 12th
Sisyphus Story - Translating Participles (Latin II)
A Latin story to translate about the myth of Sisyphus, the man cursed to push the rock up the hill in the underworld. Good practice for students learning or reviewing how to translate perfect passive and future active participles. I use this in Latin II at the end of our participle unit, but could also be used to review participles and 4th principle parts with upper level students. Vocabulary is included beneath each paragraph. It takes me 2 to 3 days to translate this story in class in a level
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9th - 12th
The 12 Labors of Hercules - Google Earth tour + worksheets
Students learn and locate the 12 labors of Hercules, as well as the moral / symbolic significance of each labor.
Instruction sets (teacher/student), short answer worksheet, & matching worksheet included.
Required: DSL or faster Internet connection; Google Earth.
Suitable for Latin / Greek / Mythology / Humanities classes.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Roman Names PowerPoint
This PowerPoint presentation introduces students to the Roman system of names and includes information on the dies lustricus, the two- and three-name systems, names of men, women, freedmen and slaves, etc. All the slides include pictures and the Latin terminology regarding Roman names. It works well during the first weeks of Latin class, especially if the teacher wishes to give students Latin names. Tried and well loved suggestion: 1) Show the Names PowerPoint and give the students a list of Lat
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6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
The Roman Calendar
This 47-slide PowerPoint presentation introduces students to the Roman calendar with all its complexities, as well as the Latin names of the days and months, Roman methods of keeping time, the nine-day week, and many important Roman holidays. It is appropriate for students of all levels. Great as a change of pace mini-lesson or for an enrichment activity for gifted and talented.
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6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Jason and the Argonauts PowerPoint
This 32-slide PowerPoint presentation introduces the mythological tale of Jason and the Argonauts to students through a series of colorful slides and accompanying narrative. After finishing the PowerPoint slideshow, teachers might want to show one or more YouTube clips of the Jason tale. There are some fun ones out there of the 1963 movie, as well as some Disney movie clips. Works well as a change of pace minilesson, as an addition to a mythology unit, and as enrichment for the gifted and talent
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6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Roman Baths
This Roman Bath PowerPoint introduces students to the history of Roman baths, such an important part of daily Roman life. Students will be introduced to the Roman aqueduct, the ready source of their water supply, as well as the names of baths' rooms bathing implements, and other interesting facts about the bath houses. Works well as a mini-lesson on Roman culture for Latin and social studies students, and as enrichment material for the gifted and talented.
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6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Hercules Movie Notes
Hercules, 2014, PG-13, stars Dwayne Johnson
Movie notes for students to compete while watching the film. Not your usual kind of movie notes, these don't just ask questions, they want the students to react and think.
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9th - 12th
Greek Alphabet Bingo Cards (uppercase)
A set of 19 different bingo cards with an uppercase letter of the Greek alphabet in each square. The teacher calls out a random letter of the Greek alphabet, and students place a token on that letter if they have it. (A great source of tokens is that surplus of European coins that are no good because of the Euro.) I recommend laminating the bingo cards as well.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Latin Story Translation and Questions: Apollo and Hyacinthus Myth
Students translate the Apollo and Hyacinthus myth from Latin to English using the provided glossary. Then, they'll answer reading comprehension questions about the story.Perfect to use around Valentine's Day in your Latin class!Included:A simplified Latin version of the Apollo and Hyacinthus story, based on Ovid's myth.At a level where Latin I and II students can read it without difficulty.A glossary for all the Latin terms used in the translationThere are two versions of the glossary: one with
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Bundle: Holidays for Latin Class
Saturnalia Powerpoint (Latin, all levels)
A powerpoint about Saturnalia that I use with my Latin students before our winter break. It explains some of the customs of the Roman holiday and shows connections to modern holiday season traditions. The presentation takes 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how much you talk during each slide. It's a good Friday or filler activity; I have my students make Saturnalia cards if I want the lesson to last an entire class period. I have used this powerpoint in all my Latin levels (I-V) and with 8th to 12
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8th - 12th
Classical Mythology: Part I - In the Beginning - Chaos & the Primordial Gods
Classical Mythology: Part I is a PowerPoint slide presentation of the beginning of the universe with Chaos and the Primordial Gods. It is the first in a series of five Greek mythology PowerPoints, three of which are already available in my store. This slideshow presents the traditional creation myths based upon the texts of Hesiod and Homer, as well the variant version in the Orphic tradition since there was a large overlap of primordial deities. Artwork is featured with the text on all the slid
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9th - 12th
Roman Funeral Customs
This PowerPoint presentation introduces students to the funeral customs of the ancient Romans. Students will learn that many of these ancient customs are still practiced today. A somber but educative change of pace mini-lesson. Works well timed in with the cultural celebration in Spanish classes of the 'Day of the Dead' in early November, or around Halloween. Created for Latin and social studies students, and also appropriate enrichment material for gifted and talented. Teaching suggestion: Set
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6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Septem Orbis Miracula: Seven Wonders | Latin Activity (participle practice!)
Practice and review Latin participles while exploring the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! This activity makes meaningful, targeted distinctions between participles of different tenses/voices while also introducing engaging cultural knowledge. Latin descriptions of the Seven Wonders are adapted from ancient authors such as Caesar and Pliny and provide multiple opportunities for interacting with participles, especially the perfect passive. Exemplum:1. Magna Pyramis Gizaeantīquissimum altissimu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Roman Culture Mini-Projects
Download includes instructions for 5 mini-projects focused on various aspects of Roman culture including Roman dinner parties, gladiators, Roman comedy and the town of Pompeii. Mini-projects can be assigned as homework or classwork. Ideal for Cambridge Latin Course Stages 2 (or 7), 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8.
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6th - 10th
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Handout: Roman Weddings and Love for Latin class (Perfect for Valentine's Day!)
This cultural handout explains the traditions around love in ancient Rome: weddings, marriage, and religious practices (including Greco-Roman mythology).This is perfect to use around Valentine's Day in your Latin class!Content Included:Important practices and traditions around Roman weddings and marriages: How were marriages arranged?What were typical wedding vows?When was it appropriate to get married?What was the expected wedding attire and how does it compare to the modern world?What Roman we
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Bundle: Holidays for Latin Class
Slavery in Roman Times
'Slavery in Roman Times' is a 30-slide PowerPoint presentation with pictures and text that covers topics including: the source of slaves, slave auctions, slave dealers, prices, rights, names, food and clothing, treatment, occupations, runaways, punishment, freedom, slaves in Roman comedy, insurrection, Spartacus, famous slaves, and decline of slavery. The presentation concludes with a carefully worded 4-slide comparison-contrast discussion of Roman and American slavery. This slideshow covers a s
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6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Trivia: Greek Mythology (50 Slides)
50 Slides of short trivia questions on Greek mythology, each with one verbal and one visual clue. Tap/Click to reveal the answer.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bundle: Christmas Latin
This is a bundle of the following Latin items for Christmas:A Latin Christmas Story of Saint NicholasA Short Christmas Story in LatinCurated Latin Vocabulary: Christmas (81 words)10 Latin Hymns for Advent and ChristmasChristmas Latin Selections: Advent, Nativity, and Epiphany[Free] Crossword Puzzles for Advent and Nativity
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9th - 12th
TIERED READINGS: Gregory of Tours on the Bubonic Plague
Explore the first appearance of the Bubonic Plague using PRIMARY SOURCES with your Latin 3 or 4 class! In this packet are 30 pages of tiered readings from Gregory of Tours' Historia Francorum. Also included are a few annotated selections from Suetonius and the Vulgate to help aid discussion, as well as a short original reading on a popular (and gross!) medical treatment at the time.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
The Colosseum and Gladiatorial Games
This recently edited PowerPoint on the Colosseum and Gladiatorial Games goes into depth on the origin of gladiatorial combat, the structure of the Colosseum, different types of gladiators, and other facts related to the Colosseum. Ancillary material for Ecce Romani II: Ch. XLVIII. Works well as a mini-lesson or as a change of pace on a 'rainy day.' Also appropriate for students studying Ancient Rome in social studies and for enrichment material for the gifted and talented.
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5th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Lupercalia Powerpoint (Latin, all levels)
A powerpoint I use with my classes around Valentine's Day to introduce the Roman holiday of Lupercalia. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to present depending on how much you talk during each slide. A nice cultural activity for a Friday or as a filler activity; afterwards I have them make Lupercalia cards if I want the lesson to last an entire class period. I have used this in all levels (I-V), with 8th to 12th graders.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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