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Introduction | Essential Handouts | Study Materials | Projects | Field Trips | Certamina | Homework | Websites
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Introduction | 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 of the modern
world through investigations into the world of the past.
Philosophy of the Course
At Queen Anne, we teach Latin I-B 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 IB 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 IB 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 IB 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
Occasionally the Latin I-B classes will make a trip to the computer
lab. The following websites will be of use to you throughout the course.
Grammar and Vocabulary:
Exercises:
Internet
Workbook for the Oxford Latin Course
Drills
from the University of Missouri
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 University of Kentucky
Starting Points for Web Exploration of Latin, Rome, and Greece:
Classics
Pavilion
Perseus
Project
Webquests
World
History: Rome
Cultural Material:
Army
Ermine
Street Guard
Legio
XX
Red
Rampant
VRoma's
Army Pages
Caesar
Chat
with JC himself!
Historical
Background on Julius Caesar
Cicero
Cicero
Biography
Cicero
Biography from Georgia Tech
Cicero:
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Cicero's
life and times in the form of an online resume
Cicero
Resources
Cicero
Rocks!
Mr.
J's Cicero Page
Plutarch's
Biography of Cicero
The
Cicero Homepage
City of Rome - Maps, Buildings,
Reconstructions
Various
Maps from the University of North Carolina
Map
of the Empire at its Greatest Extent
Maecenas:
images of ancient Roman sites
Buildings
reconstructed I
Buildings
reconstructed II
Ancient
Roman villa reconstructed
City
of Rome reconstructed
Walking
tour of ancient Rome
Various
virtual tours
Encyclopedia
Romana
Emperors
De
Imperatoribus Romanis (About the Roman Emperors)
Portrait
Gallery of Roman Emperors
Wikipedia
List of Roman Emperors
Entertainment
Colosseum
(interactive)
You
Wouldn't Want to be a Roman Gladiator!
VRoma's
Gladiatorial Games pages
VRoma's
Chariot Racing pages
Gods and Goddesses
Greek
Gods: The Olympus Twelve
Classical
Myth: The Ancient Sources
Gods
and Goddesses (from U-Md.)
GGGM
Stories
of the gods: Bulfinch's Age of Fable
Government
Government
in the Roman Republic and Empire
Political
Offices in the Roman Republic (describes Cursus Honorum)
Roman
Republican Constitution (with a link to Polybius)
Heroes
Search
for info about heroes here (not user friendly!)
or at
the Harper's
Dictionary of Classical Antiquities (from Perseus)
History of the Monarchy and
Republic
Who's
Who in Roman Times (not user friendly!)
Kings
of Rome
Roman
Republic
Timeline:
Ancient Rome
Another
Timeline - (from VRoma)
Harper's
Dictionary of Classical Antiquities (from Perseus)
The
Roman Monarchy, Republic, and Empire
Water (Baths and aqueducts)
VRoma's
Baths pages
Roman
Aqueducts (from KET)
Roman
Baths and Aqueducts (from PBS)