AfricaEgypt

Atlantic Ocean

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GreeceIberian Peninsula

Mediterranean Sea

Persia

There is much historians can say about an empire as greatas Rome. The Coliseum, the Forum, the Legions, politicaland economic power, all add to the greatness of an empire whose influence is still prominent today. But the question still remains, how could the dominant superpower of its daycrash and burn? What hidden causes are there to discover?

The answers are many, crumbling morals, the thrust for blood sport, corrupt leadership, bordersunprotected, etc…

Many say that the United Statesis looking more and more like the finalyears of the Roman empire. How can thisbe true? Our homes are comfortable, our entertainment is available at anytime, yetsigns are appearing, (subtle as they may be) of problems the Romans had and the U.S. has. Can weChange the course we are on, maybe, but you can’t fix something unless you know what is wrong!!!

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Rome’s Final Days Is America Ignoring the Signs of Decline?

First we must research their problems

Rome

Sicily

Only then can we compare them to our problems

Only then can we make a generalizationabout America’s future

Step 1Step 1 You will receive oneproblem Rome had

Step 2Step 2

Step 3 Step 3

Students will researchtheir own problem the Romans had

Step 4Step 4

Each student will make a four minute oral presenta-tion clearly explaining theproblem both cultures have.

1.Use the internet (Be Careful) use sources that are reputable2. At some point I will ask you to show me your sources.3. Only use information that is directly related to your topic

4. graphs, pictures, and maps should be used only to enhance the presentation*5. You must immerse yourself in the problem you have been assigned.

You must Use:

• Internet (I Must See Websites)• Encyclopedia (Recent)• One Book

Any other sources, please see me

1. Go to the front of the room

2. Identify the problem you have researched3. You should have an introduction slide that is like the cover of a book, creativity is expected here!!!!!!!

4. Talk for four minutes about how America is faced with the same problem the Romans had.

4. Talk for four minutes about how America is faced with the same problem the Romans had.

This means that the slides you project must have a reasonto be projected. This is where Creativity has a chance to seen. Slides must be powerful as well as informational, if not, yourpresentation will be confusing andvague

All handouts must be distributedonly before your group starts. Hand outs given out at any other time will be a distraction to youraudience!!!

1. Show enthusiasm about your topic. (If you are not in to it, how can they be?)2. Indicate you know what you are talking about.3. Minimize hand movements.4. Try to look at everyone at least once.5. Get to the point.6. There is no such thing as a stupid question.7. The remainder of the group are your teammates, always look at the teammate who is speaking.8. Speak up and out, not down and out9. Anticipate what questions will be asked (How?)10. By rehearsing your presentation, you can find where the holes are.11. NEVER read your presentation. Outline of presentation is fine.BUT JUST AN OUTLINE. Your presentation is to the class, not to the index card. 12. Humor is fine when the time is right.13. Only take questions from those who raise their hand.14. Always be polite when you get a question which seems ridiculous15. Stay within time limit.

1.Improve oration skills2.Have a much better understanding of the state of the union3. Understand the connection between you and your topic.4. Be able to recognize the signs of decline (Become proactive by doing something about our problems.)