When in Rome, do as the Romans do! This week Mr. Wallman’s 6th Grade History classes participated in their Rome Cultural Research Showcase in Hajjar Auditorium, attended by D-E families. The event, the culmination of intense Rome-related research, took the form of spoken presentations, live skits, mock trials, videos, models, dioramas, and trifolds. The goal was “creative demonstration of knowledge, collaboration skills, literacy, research skills… and most notably a comfort in oral presentation,” said Mr. Wallman. Students also exhibited attention to detail, such as the group that created handmade beaded jewelry, with the help of MS & US Librarian Ms. Sanford, as a nod to Minerva, known as the Roman goddess of wisdom, crafts, and the arts. Several groups dressed the part of ancient Romans in tunicas, togas, stolas, and pallas as they presented on topics including traditional attire, ancient health practices, the evolution of Roman law, the Gallic and Punic wars, the history of the Colosseum, and the reign of Roman Emperor Nero. Kudos to our 6th Graders for bringing Roman history to life!
