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Task:
You will be assigned a role for the Day at the Colosseum and will do your research based on the characteristics and experiences of that person.

Once you have researched the person, Colosseum and the games, you will fill out your personal report of your particular experience at the Colosseum.

You will also draw a picture of yourself and two items that are important in your life in ancient Rome.

You will present yourself, your artifacts and your story to the other citizens and slaves of Rome.

Emperor Vespasian or Titus	Senator	Centurion (soldier)
Engineer/Builder	Land Owner (Patrician)	Farmer
Shopkeeper	House Slave	Senator's Wife (Women)
Gladiator Trainer (lanista)	Gladiator - Samnite/Secutor	Gladiator - Retiarius
Gladiator - Myrmillo	Gladiator - Essedarii	Venatores - Animal Fighter

General	Person	Colosseum/Games
Ancient Rome for Kids	Ancient Roman Clothing	Arena
Ancient Romans	Roman Dress	Ancient Roman Architecture
A History of Ancient Rome	Roman Clothing (with pictures)	Colosseum Overview
The Roman Empire	Ancient Rome: Fashion	Colosseum: Emblem of Rome
Roman Life	Roman Jobs (scroll down)	Architecture of the Colosseum
Roman Emporers	Roman Houses	The Games
Roman Empire and Colosseum	Roman Army	Gladiatorial Games
Ancient Rome	Patrician Families	Gladiators
	Roman Society	The Roman Gladiator
	Ancient Rome: Food and Drink	Pictures of the Colosseum Now
		Great Gladiator and Weapon Pictures

VI. Place the picture of "yourself" in the appropriate spot on the Colosseum in your classroom and be prepared to present your research to the class.

Evaluation:
Please hand in: Your Research Notes, Personal Report, and 3 drawings.

Conclusion:
You have spent a long day participating in the festivities at the Colosseum and now you must return home. We hope your day was interesting and that you are still Alive!