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Intro | Essential Handouts | Study Materials | Projects | Field Trips | Certamina | Homework | Websites
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Intro | Essential Handouts | Study Materials | Projects | Field Trips | Certamina | Homework | Websites
Introduction to the Course
"Latin is a dead language, dead as it can be. First it killed the Romans, now it's killing me!" This song used to describe many students' beliefs and fears about the Latin language. However, today we are seeing a great revival in the teaching of Latin (and, by necessity, the teaching of Classics, the study of all aspects of the world in which the ancient Romans lived).
More and more parents, teachers, and students recognize the benefits of learning about the ancient world. Aside from the often-heard argument that knowledge of the Latin language raises SAT scores, studies have illuminated the positive effects that Latin has on reading, vocabulary, and math skills, as well as critical thinking and grade point averages. In fact, Latin has also been shown to advance students in such wide and varying fields as world knowledge, spelling, science, and social studies.
Part of the Classics' far reaching impact is its unique position as
a truly interdisciplinary field. Not only do students learn the language,
which by itself can vastly improve their English grammar and vocabulary
skills, but they also become immersed in ancient culture, history, technology,
philosophy, and mythology. All are areas that have profoundly shaped the
development of the Western world. Latin and the Classics can easily be
viewed as the bedrock of a true education - students develop a better understanding
and appreciation of their modern world through investigations into the
world of the past.
Philosophy of the Course
At Queen Anne, we teach Latin IA using innovative approaches.
Language and translation are reinforced through tactile and kinesthetic games, drawings, and skits. Students enhance their skills by speaking Latin frequently and examining realia (real-life materials in the target language) much as they would in a modern language classroom.
We aim to introduce the monumental corpus of Latin literature at an early stage. Thus, even Latin IA students are reading ancient, medieval, and neo-Latin texts for comprehension. Ancient Roman culture is tackled in a hands-on, project based manner, emphasizing creativity and critical thinking. Students have mapped Rome in mosaic, held an authentic banquet, donned togas, created websites for mythological figures, performed original dramas, and more.
Essential Handouts
Study Materials
Projects
In Latin IA we explore ancient Roman culture through a variety of projects that encourage creativity, hands-on work, and critical thinking.
Below you can access the handouts for current and upcoming projects
(Adobe PDF format), and you will even be able to view excellent student
work!
Field Trips
The location of Queen Anne is perfect for field experiences. As such,
students in the Latin IA classes travel extensively to various enriching
educational opportunities. Upcoming trips include:
Certamina
Queen Anne School also sponsors several Certamen (Latin Competition)
teams. Certamen is a trivia game played similarly to It's Academic or Jeopardy.
Students have a blast! Upcoming competitions include:
Websites
Once every seven day cycle, the Latin IA classes will generally make
a trip to the computer lab.
The following websites will be of use to you throughout the course.
Grammar and Vocabulary:
Exercises:
Drills
from the University of Missouri
Internet
Workbook for the Oxford Latin Course
Self-Help
Quizzes from the College of New Rochelle
Brief
Summary of Latin Grammar, Keyed to Oxford Latin Course
Latin
Declension Exerciser
Web activities for Mr. Webb's classes
Phrases and Dictionaries:
Latin
Phrases Online
Latin
Dictionary Online (Latin to English)
Latin
Dictionary Online (English to Latin)
Derivatives:
English
Derivatives from Common Latin Words
Readings Online:
Good Books about Latin, Rome, and Greece:
Bibliography
from the Augusta County Institute for Classical Studies
Bibliography
from the University of Kentucky
Starting Points for Web Exploration of Latin, Rome, and Greece:
Classics
Pavilion
Perseus
Project
Webquests
World
History: Rome
Cultural Material:
Architecture
History
of Roman Architecture
Army
Ermine
Street Guard
Legio
XX
Red
Rampant
VRoma's
Army Pages
Art
Mosaics
in Tunisia
Mosaics
of Zeugma
More
Mosaics of Zeugma
Clothing
VRoma's
Clothing Pages
Coins
Introduction
to Ancient Roman Coins
Constellations
Constellations
and Their Stars
The
Constellations
Deep
Photographic Guide to the Constellations
Dome
of the Sky - excellent
Table
of Constellations
Myths
About the Sky, Constellations, and Stars
Hawaiian
Astronomical Society - excellent
Games
Roman
childrens' games
Historical Figures
De
Imperatoribus Romanis (about Roman Emperors)
Harper's
Dictionary of Classical Antiquities (search page)
The
Roman Monarchy, Republic, and Empire (list of famous Romans at bottom
right)
Virtual
Catalog of Roman Coins
Who
Was Who in Roman Times (search page; not user friendly!)
House
VRoma's
Roman House Pages
Ancient
Roman villa reconstructed
Inscriptions
An
introduction from LacusCurtius
Maps
Various
from the University of North Carolina
Roman
Empire at its Greatest Extent
Animated
Map of the Roman Empire Growing and Declining
Names
Lots
of Roman names from Nova Roma
VRoma's
Names Pages
Olympics
Ancient
Athletics - many images
Ancient
Greek World: Games and Athletics
Ancient
Olympics - from Perseus - excellent
Olympic
Festival in Antiquity
Olympic
Games in the Ancient Hellenic World - requires free registration
Powerhouse
Museum Ancient Greek Olympics
Real
Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
Reconstructions and Tours
of Ancient Rome
Buildings
reconstructed I
Buildings
reconstructed II
Ancient
Roman villa reconstructed
Walking
tour of ancient Rome
Various
virtual tours
Roman Cooking
Cookbook
I
Cookbook
II
Slavery
VRoma's
Slavery and Spartacus Pages
Theatre and Drama
Links
to ancient theatre and drama pages
Theatre
of Dionysus in Athens reconstructed
Greek
and Roman theatres reconstructed
VRoma's
Theatre Pages
Vergil's Aeneid
Dido
Images
from the Aeneid
