What do you wonder about? Create your own Inquiry!
These topics are ones that students have explored in past years. You can and should add to this list if possible. A good Inquiry project is driven by the question not whatever facts you happen to come across as you research. Think of yourself as an Investigator of History. You must solve the case! Temples of Ancient Greece & Rome How were the ancient temples built? What were their main architectural features? What was their purpose in society? How were the temples of the Greeks & Romans similar and different? Amazing Aqueducts The Romans were known for building amazing structures. Their system of aqueducts and roads still exist today and were one of the main things that helped their empire to spread. Research about this ancient plumbing system and teach us how it worked! The Arts Sculpture, painting, jewlery, vases. What types of artistry did the Ancients leave behind and what does it tell us about how they lived? What was it made from? How do we know? Research about all things art in the Ancient lands of Greece or Rome or both! Democracy vs. Emperors! How did the Ancient Greeks and Romans govern themselves? There isn't one answer. They had many kinds of government over time. From democracy to crazy kings and emperors! Research more about this. Daily Life in Ancient Greece What was it like to live in Ancient times? What foods would I have eaten? How would I have spend my days? Would it matter how much money I had? If I was a girl or a boy? Where would I have lived? Gone to school? Played with? Wars and Weapons of the Greeks What was ancient war like for the Greeks? Who fought in these wars? What materials were available and how did that effect what weapons they could make? How did the geography of the Mediterranean region effect wars? What big wars were fought? Who were the main enemies of the Greeks? Greece vs. Egypt What similarities can I find between Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt (which you studied in 4th grade) How do their social structure, government, architecture, daily life, and religion compare? Can I find any evidence that the Ancient Egyptians impacted the Greeks in any way? Science and Medicine What kind of medicine did they have in Ancient Days? What would happen if you got sick? Did they understand what we understand today? Research about science and medicine in Ancient Greece and Rome (or both) and teach us all about it. Travel and Trade Cultures impact each other in many ways. Who did the Greeks and Romans trade with? how did the geography of the land impact that? What did explorers find when they traveled to far away lands? Adventure? New food? Research to find out! The Olympics and Sports When did the Olympics start? Who could compete and what games did they play? Were there prizes? How do these compare to today? Did they have sports other than the Olympics in Ancient Greece? Did the Romans continue the Olympic tradition? What makes a good inquiry question? A Good Question:
You may present your information in what ever way you would like but be aware we may not have a ton of time with the lap tops. We will have access to the mini iPads.
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