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 * PROCESS**



= Part I: BECOMING A HISTORICAL EXPERT ON THE EVENTS OF THE PUNIC WAR =

2. **Click below to watch a video on the Punic War**
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= Part II: BECOMING AN EXPERT ON ROMAN ARCHITECTURE (Basilicas, Frescoes, and Sculptures) =

==In your memorial design you need to include at least 3 characteristics of ancient Roman architecture. Use the following sites to gather information on Roman architecture that dates back to its classical period. Your focus should be to describe Roman Basilicas, Roman Frescoes, and Roman Sculptures. ** Make sure to record your discoveries into "A Guide to Roman Architecture" document. **==

**Watch: Rome in 3D - Purpose is only to give you an overview of what a Roman City looks like. You will only watch the first two minutes and you will not take any notes.**
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Take a virtual tour of an Ancient Basilica: Great time to make a sketch of what this building looks like.
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= Information on basilicas: Use this link to finish adding notes/details about Basilicas. = =[]=

Roman Frescoes: Use this video to make a sketch and record notes that describe purpose and details of a frescoe.
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Listen as two experts talk about the famous sculpture of Marcus Aurelius: Make your sketch and describe purpose and other details about how Romans used sculptures.
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The Pantheon
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Additional Roman Architecture: Characteristics - Domes, Arches, etc...
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= Part III: BECOMING AN EXPERT ON VARIOUS WAR MEMORIAL DESIGNS =

==Up to this point, you have become an expert historian on the events of the Punic War and have explored Roman contributions to art and architecture. Now it is time to explore a variety of **Memorials** that have been built to remember major wars that have occured throughout the history of the United States. You will use the sites below to generate ideas for your own design. ** For this section you should include a graphic organizer of your choice that you will create & keep to later share with you group. Make sure to record what you liked about each memorial along with any memorable quotes you noticed. **==

[|Wikipedia] **(You can search each of the memorials listed below at this site)**
= Part IV: INTERVIEW WITH A VETERAN =

Afganistan Marine Veteran Interview:
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Maya Lin: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Interview
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= Part V: Putting it All Together = ==Now that you have collected all your information, Your job will be to persuade the ** Roman Senate **(your classmates and teacher) to commision the construction of your design. Along with a visual display of your memorial using posterboard, PowerPoint, MovieMaker, SMART Board, etc, you should be ready to defend that your cooperative group's design that includes the following elements:==
 * ==Causes that led to the war==
 * ==The "price" paid during the war (what Rome lost)==
 * ==Outcome of the war (what Rome gained)==
 * ==Why this memorial is an accurate depiction of the results of the war==
 * ==Consideration of how visitors from opposing civilizations involved in the conflict may like or dislike your memorial==
 * ==Includes at least 3 different elements of ancient Roman architecture==

= Part VI: Letter to Your Senator = ===**Task **: Write a letter to your Roman Senator that can persuade him to adopt your team’s memorial design. Be certain to write from the perspective of a well-researched expert. ===

2) __WHAT DID YOU DO TO H.E.L.P.? __
===Give your Senator a narrative “tour” of your memorial. Don’t forget to take some credit and show the Senator **your specific contributions** to the finished product. === ===** a. **This section should paint the picture of what the memorial would look like as we enter, walk around and the feelings/experiences as we leave your teams memorial. **In the narrative, include at least 3 features that you were responsible for and how your group chose to represent them in your design.** === ===b. HIGHLIGHT  in the letter what **__you__** did for your group so we know. If you didn't do it, don’t ===

NOTE: You can download letter instructions BELOW