Topics: 

• A study of ancient Rome as it became the world's strongest political and religious power for a time.
• Comparing Roman power with Bible symbolism
• Speech writing and persuasion
• Direct objects

Projects: 

• Chapter story writing -- weeks C and D.
• Community awareness or citizenship activity -- Project C
• Personal project:  3-D models of a Roman structure as homework.
• Other possibilities are listed in Miscellaneous Possibilities

• Citizenship is action:
  • Making your community a better place.
  • Obeying the law.
  • Making democracy work by voicing your opinions and voting when you can.
  • Taking care of the environment.
• The humblest citizen of all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause is stronger than all the hosts of Error. (William Jennings Bryan)
• Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies with chaos. (Will Durant)