Lesson plan based on Hadrian

Compare the presence of Roman rulers with that of U.S. presidents in the lives of the people the led.

Skills and Focus: Cultural Comparisons, Writing

Subject Area: Social Science

Thematic Connection: Comparing Cultures

Grade Level: Middle School

Time Needed: 40-60 minutes?

Objectives

• Compare the presence of Roman rulers with that of U.S. presidents in the lives of their respective constituencies.

Instructional Materials Needed

Story: Portraits of Roman Emperors

Worksheet

Activity

Long before the age of mass media, sculpted portraits of Roman emperors were on display in buildings, on coins, and in public squares throughout the Roman empire. Today, we see images of the American president on television, in print media, and on the Internet.

Using the attached worksheet, have students compare the presence of Roman emperors in the lives of ancient Romans to the presence of the U.S. president in their lives.

Goals

This activity meets Illinois State Goal 16: Understand and analyze events, trends, individuals, and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States, and other nations.

 

Where are images of this leader often seen?

Roman Emperor

U.S. President

How are these images alike? How are they different?

Alike

Different

How do these displays of leadership affect the people?

Roman People

U.S. Citizens

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