Capstone Project Introduction

A Capstone Project is an Inquiry-Based Student Interest, multi-step Project-Based Learning, or Real-World Solution Project. This course will have one Capstone project, with several checkpoints. Pay close attention throughout the course for each checkpoint.

Capstone Project: The Big Idea

This capstone is designed so that you can more deeply explore one particular cultural topic. Throughout the Latin I course, we will be learning about certain cultural aspects of Rome. For this project, you are going to pick one of these topics to focus your attention on and learn more about. Ultimately, the goal will be to compare the Roman cultural practice to modern cultural practices, so keep in mind that you will need to connect these topics to modern ones.

Below is a list of the broad topics covered in our lessons. Take a bit of time to do a quick search on a few of these topics and see if one of them stands out.

Geography of the Roman Empire/Republic/Post-Empire
Natural Disasters in the Ancient World
Roman Clothing
Roman Food and Dining Practices
Roman Mythology – Gods and Goddesses
Roman Buildings/Houses (architecture)
Roman Families
Roman Games – Gladiators/Racing, etc.
Roman Roads/Transportation
The City of Rome (civic planning)
Water/Roman Aqueducts/Infrastructure (sewer and drainage systems, etc.)

Of course, this is not a complete list of Roman cultural artifacts - not even close! If there is topic which is not listed that interests you, please contact your instructor. The goal of this project is for you to research a topic that really interests you, so you will want to find something you really enjoy learning about.

You will be given time throughout this semester to address your interests - this is a process, so do not worry that this is something you'll have to create overnight! Your instructor will guide you through the process from start to end and by the time you submit your final product, it will be something that reflects your interests and personal learning.

Difference between AB, A and B

Please note: you will be working on this Project throughout this course by completing checkpoint assignments which will lead you to a final product. Each checkpoint assignment will allow you to work on and submit a portion of the project. What you get done this semester is based on what course you are in.

Students in Latin IAB: you will complete the full project this semester.
Students in Latin IA: you will not complete the full project this semester. Because of this, you must save your project somewhere that you can access in Latin IB. You will not have access to the Latin IA course when you are in Latin IB, so it is necessary for you to save your project on a personal drive.
Students in Latin IB: you are completing the project which you started in Latin IA. You will need to carry on with the author you selected in Latin IA. (Please note: if you did not take Latin IA with GAVS, you will need to contact your instructor immediately determine how you will approach this project).