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Sample curriculum for Rome
(the following provides a good overview of the educational activities included in a WorldStrides’ program – changes may be made by WorldStrides at its own discretion without notice) |
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Appian Way |
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All Road’s Lead to Rome: discussion on how and why Rome was so great |
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Capitoline Hill & Museums |
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E-postcards: create e-postcards of famous sites and museums |
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Caracalla Baths |
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Date the Dish: a fun quiz to test the history behind artifacts and relics |
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Catacombs |
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Synthesizing facts about the persecution, history, and burial rites between different religions |
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Colosseum & Forum |
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Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day: a scientific look at building architecture |
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D’ Fiori Market |
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Rome’s oldest outdoor market; purchase gourmet souvenirs to bring home |
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Italian Feast |
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Learn how to cook an Italian meal using local and regional ingredients |
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Keats Shelly House |
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A reading of Keats and Shelly; study of English Romanticism movement |
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Ostia Antica |
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Roman history scavenger hunt; students test knowledge about Romans |
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Palatine Hill |
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Ancient Voices: readings of Virgil, Ovid, Petronius, and Seneca – the great masters of modern day philosophy |
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Pantheon |
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History Detectives: time-capsule activity that quizzes students on ability to figure out historical events and people |
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Piazza di Spagna |
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Roamin’ in Rome: students create a photo essay of the people and culture of Rome in modern times |
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Piazza Navona |
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Patricians and Plebeians: a review of who’s who in ancient Roman society |
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Quirinal Square |
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A debate about the role of religion and politics; case studies to review influence of church on modern day political systems |
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Rome Metro |
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Crazy Emperors Photo Safari: team-based photo scavenger hunt across the city using the Metro |
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St. Peter’s Basilica |
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Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens: an interactive look into the life of Galileo and the battle he faced with the Church |
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St. Peter’s Square |
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Mythmakers: a comparison between Christianity and Roman mythology; Edith Hamilton and Joseph Campbell excerpts reviewed |
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Trastevere Piazza |
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The Emperor of Rome: simulation activity that illustrates the difficulties leaders face when making decisions |
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Trevi Fountain |
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Watering Ancient Rome: a critique of how the Romans developed an intricate water supply throughout the city |
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Vatican City |
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The Secrets of the Vatican: a unique look into life in the city and the interesting ties to politics and secret societies |
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Villa Borghese |
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A stroll through the park to row boats, visit the zoo, see a museum, or relax over a sumptuous Italian picnic |
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