Public learning track
The Roman Empire: Expansion, Pax Romana, and Disintegration
11 lessons
Goal
Trace the transition from Republic to Empire, the mechanisms of imperial governance and prosperity, and the internal and external causes of Rome's eventual decline.
11 lessons
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- From Republic to Empire: The Roman RevolutionUp next
- Julius Caesar: The Dictatorship and the Ides of MarchNot started yet
- Augustus and the Establishment of the PrincipateNot started yet
- The Roman Empire: Expansion and AdministrationNot started yet
- Roman Military Organization: Legions, Tactics, and Frontier DefensesNot started yet
- The Purpose and Functions of Taxes in the Roman EmpireNot started yet
- Economic Growth in the Pax Romana: Currency, Roads, and Trade ProtectionNot started yet
- Roman Trade Connections With Sub-Saharan AfricaNot started yet
- Internal Forces of Decline: Political Corruption and Economic InstabilityNot started yet
- External Forces: Barbarian Migrations and Border PressuresNot started yet
- The Division and Fall of the Western Roman EmpireNot started yet
Standards Covered
- 7.T4c.3Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Describe the influence of Julius Caesar and Augustus in Rome’s transition from a republic to an empire and explain the reasons for the growth and long life of the Roman Empire.
- PS.3Oklahoma Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5The student will investigate the structure, biochemistry and circuitry of the brain and the nervous system to understand their roles in affecting behavior.
- 7.T4c.1Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Locate Rome on a map, trace the expansion of the Roman Empire to 500 CE and explain how Rome’s location contributed to its political power in the Mediterranean and beyond.
- 7.T4c.3.aMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Military organization, tactics, and conquests; and decentralized administration
- 7.T4c.3.bMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5the purpose and functions of taxes
- 7.T4c.3.cMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5the promotion of economic growth through the use of a standard currency, road construction, and the protection of trade routes and the benefits of a Pax Romana
- 7.T4c.8Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Describe how scientific, philosophical, and aesthetic ideas diffused throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa as a result of trade, migration, conquest, and colonization.
- 7.T4c.5Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Explain how inner forces (e.g., the rise of autonomous military powers, political corruption, and economic and political instability) and external forces (shrinking trade, invasions from northern tribes) led to the disintegration of the Roman Empire.
- PS.2Oklahoma Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5The student will examine the development of psychology as an empirical science by describing the scientific method, explaining research strategies, and identifying ethical issues.
Curriculum Framework
6th Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS
1
11 lessons
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Use geographic tools, coordinates, and thematic maps to analyze how landforms, river systems, and climates shaped human settlements and economies across Asia.
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11 lessons
Ancient South Asia: The Indus Valley and Vedic Society
Analyze the urban planning, technological innovations, social structures, and economic networks of the Indus Valley civilization and early Vedic society.
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11 lessons
Religions of Ancient India: Hinduism and Buddhism
Examine the philosophical foundations, core teachings, sacred texts, and social impacts of Hinduism and Buddhism in ancient South Asia.
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11 lessons
Classical Indian Empires: Mauryan and Gupta
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Ancient China: Shang and Zhou Dynasties and Early Culture
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11 lessons
Classical Chinese Thought: Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism
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11 lessons
The Silk Road and Trans-Eurasian Trade Networks
Analyze overland and maritime Silk Road routes, trade commodities, geographic obstacles, and the diffusion of Buddhism across Eurasia.
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11 lessons
Ancient and Medieval Korea and Japan: Culture, Exchange, and Buddhism
Analyze cultural exchange between China, Korea, and Japan, the development of Japanese Buddhism, Shinto traditions, and classical architecture.
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6 lessons
Ancient Greece: The Rise of the Polis and Athenian Democracy
Examine how Greek geography fostered independent city-states and how Athens developed core democratic institutions such as the Ecclesia and Boule.
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6 lessons
Classical Athens: Civic Life, Philosophy, and Democratic Legacy
Analyze Athenian civic institutions, social exclusions, comparisons with Sparta, and the enduring philosophical and practical legacy of Greek democracy.
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7 lessons
Ancient Greece: Society, Politics, and Warfare
Examine the political structures, social hierarchies, and major military conflicts that shaped ancient Greek city-states and the Hellenistic world.
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6 lessons
Ancient Greek Culture, Science, and the Arts
Explore the foundational intellectual, scientific, literary, and artistic achievements of classical Greece and their enduring legacy.
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11 lessons
The Roman Republic: Geography, Institutions, and Society
Explain how Rome's Mediterranean location, Republican governance, and social structure supported its rise and regional power.
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11 lessons
The Roman Empire: Expansion, Pax Romana, and Disintegration
Trace the transition from Republic to Empire, the mechanisms of imperial governance and prosperity, and the internal and external causes of Rome's eventual decline.
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10 lessons
Roman Engineering, Language, and Cultural Diffusion
Evaluate Roman achievements in architecture, engineering, and infrastructure, the global legacy of Latin and Greek, and the diffusion of ideas across Afro-Eurasia.
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8 lessons
Analyzing Sources, Perspectives, and Historical Evidence
Evaluate the purpose, point of view, credibility, accuracy, and relevance of historical sources to investigate social science questions.
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8 lessons
Evidence-Based Historical Argumentation and Civic Action
Construct logical, evidence-supported arguments about historical questions and apply historical insights to informed civic action.