When in Rome...

...do a project!

We just finished our in-depth study of ancient Greece, and plunged head-first right into Rome!

I believe many of you parents have had the opportunitty to peruse the latest project packet: Rome Wasn't Built in a Day. If you haven't, hopefully you will this weekend (as your student is supposed to share it with you and return a signed form by Monday saying they went over it with you and that you understand the expectations).

Yesterday, each student chose by lottery a structure that was erected during the Roman Empire. Over the next five weeks (six, including spring break), each student will independently be researching their specific structure and constructing a model of it.

Our Rome project is three-fold: It includes research and a paper, planning and construction of a structure, and an all-sixth grade exhibit, including presentations.

On the back of the Project Packet is a time line so that you and your student will know exactly what parts of the project are due when, and have a guideline for pacing. Mrs. Stoyanoff and I will also be reminding the students about deadlines as we go, offer in-class work days throughout the process, and provide assistance as needed.

The final paper and structure are due in class on Thursday, April 8. We will be "mounting" the structures and presenting them in a culminating exhibit entitled, All Roads Lead to Rome, on Friday, April 9. Families and friends are invited to attend the exhibit at 1:00 PM.

I have no doubt that the students will get quite a bit out of their experience with this project. Thank you, in advance, for your help on this.

Ciao,
Ms. Nicky Pitman