1. Rome

2. What to Know About Rome Standard: 6-2:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of life in ancient civilizations and contributions to the modern world.
Indicator: 6-2.3
Describe the development of Roman civilization, including language, government, architecture, and engineering.

3. You should be able to… Today
Describe the development of Rome’s architecture and engineering and their contributions to the modern world

4. Architecture and engineering
What parts do these structures have in common?
Why do you think these structures have these parts?

5. Architecture and engineering
What do these pictures show?
How do these pictures compare to those of modern times (today)?
MODERN
WORLD
ROME VS

6. Think, turn and talk, share
What is an architect?
What is an engineer?
What characteristics does an architect and an engineer have to possess in order to build structures like the ones you just saw?
Why would these skills be important?

7. You should be able to… Today
Describe the development of Rome’s architecture and engineering and their contributions to the modern world

8. Your notes about roman architecture and engineering

9. Rome architecture and engineering Notes
advanced previous accomplishments geared toward solving problems of everyday life
modified the traditional post and lintel construction
developed the arch in buildings and bridges
built more stable structures
The Coliseum
inspired design elements used in many modern stadiums
incorporated using domes in structures
use with large buildings like the Pantheon
Roman roads (used for trade and transportation)
aqueducts (supply fresh water to cities)
contributed to Pax Romana (Roman Peace)

10. Think, turn and talk, share
Describe the development of Rome’s architecture and engineering and their contributions to the modern world