Explore the world of the Roman Empire (Latin pre-fixes)

Hey kids, to your right there's a super-cool link of a Map of the Roman Empire for you to explore. Since we are going to be studying Latin prefixes and root words, I thought it'd be a good idea to have a view of the Roman World.

Notice that Latin was the language used by Romans, and being in charge of the European world at that time, it made it (Latin) the language everyone had to use to do business, to write and interpret laws, etc.

While English does not come from Latin, more from Old German, Norse (Norway), Swede (Sweden) and other Scandinavian languages, Latin was quite influential on the English language. Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Romanian come directly from the language of the Roman Empire.

You will see how Latin had a strong influence in many English vocabulary words. Almost 48% of English words can be traced to Old French, Norman, and Latin.  Use the map!  It is interactive!

Homework assignment: due 

Questions: 

1- What do you notice when you click on the dates at the bottom of the map? 

2- Where the Romans ever in England? How do you know? What years?

3- Notice that the Celts (pronounced Kelts) were also living in Europe during that time. They did not speak Latin.  What do you notice about the change in color in the map between the last two dates? What can you infer from that?

CLICK HERE FOR MAP

Bullying Project period 2 ONLY Due 1/20

Mr. Fernandez The Bully Project

Directions:

·         You will research statistics on bullying and make a Project Presentation on your findings. Students may work with another students or on their own. Each project must contain the following information:

·         Title: Bullying Statistics Project  (5 points)

·         A completed chart (30 points)

·         A paragraph summarizing your findings (30 points)

·         A map of the United States that shows geographical location of bullying (cities where bullying occurs) 30 points

·         Pictures or drawings / make your project as colorful as possible (5 points)

You will find our class website very helpful.  http://aventura-waterways.blogspot.com MR. FERNANDEZ

Under Super Duper Links, you will find some of the material required to finish this project. The rest you must find from the Internet.

Date Due:

This project is worth 8 grades

Utopia Projects periods 2 and 4 Due on 12/10 and 12/11

"A map of the world that does not include Utopia is not worth even glancing at, for it leaves out the one country at which Humanity is always landing. —Oscar Wilde"

This project will consist of two parts.

PART I

Written report that will start with your proposal of a utopian society following the eight points below and using the attached template. All students must turn in their individual typed report. MUST BE UNIQUE TO THE STUDENT and NOT A GROUP PROJECT! 2 grades

PART II

A two dimensional  or three dimensional representation of your or a classmate's utopian city/society.
This part of the project may be done by two (NO MORE THAN TWO) students. 2 grades

Table of Contents

Utopia Proposal

I. Origins

II. Population and Demographics

III. Culture, Social Customs, and Family Structure

IV. Industry, Agriculture, and Geography

V. Government

VI. Infrastructure

vii. Unique Features of this Utopia