Rome - The Eternal City - Closed Captioned
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Rome has continuously been one of the most important cities in the Western World. First as the capital of the Roman Empire, and continuing today as the center of the Catholic Church and an important influence for all of Christendom. Rome also embodies some of the greatest attributes of the Renaissance era, especially art and architecture. Come along with us as we explore the many highlights of this ever-changing city.
Video length: 30 minutes
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Destination Rome
Vocabulary Exploration Worksheet
Rome – The Eternal City – Creative Writing Essay
Draw a Scene
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Classroom Ideas
Rome: The Eternal City
Food of Rome
Greetings Around the Word
Explore Vocabulary
Identify key vocabulary terms while previewing each video. Prompt students to find the meaning of each word as they watch the video. Example: What does the word Renaissance mean? Think about the meaning of this word as you watch this video about Rome.
Music
Creative Writing
Create Quizzes
Mapping
Have students print out a map of Rome and identify where the sites in the video are located.
Natural Wonders vs. Landmarks
Art History
Recreate famous pieces of art in Rome.
Local Festivals
Have students research Italian festivals at the local, state, and national levels.
Art and Social Studies
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