Day 16: Roman Republic & the U.S. (10/25/12)

St. Peter's Basilica

United States Capitol Building

SS Objective: The HHG Tributes of 2018 will be able to describe the political structure of the Roman Republic, and compare it to the United States government.

Step 2: Do Now. What do you think divides people more in our country: money or race? Explain your answer with details. 

All together:
Step 3: We will read and annotate the article from last night together. You should end class with an understanding of what to highlight, how to comment, and how to summarize.

Step 4: Are you all caught up with yesterday's work?  Research the following, grow your brain for 8th grade, and prepare for the essay we will be writing on Rome.

• How was the Roman Republic Organized? 
• How is the United States government organized?
• Why did the founding fathers create a government with three branches?
• Compare the Roman Republic to the United States government. How are they similar? How are they different?

Submit your findings in this form.

Homework. Complete this form about the Roman Republic.
Hint: Connections to the Big Ideas

Want a few Roman giggles? Watch this video.