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=Welcome to Mrs. Sasala and Mr. McAndrew's PBL Experience in the areas of Math and History:)=

===Expectations: In this collaborative effort, we will be examining, combining and applying content from both the realms of Math and History. Together we will explore the Roman Empire, its expansion and culture; combining this with Coordinate Planes, Graphing and Proportions. With your assigned group you will develop your own Wikispace with 6 page links, demonstrating proficiency and level mastery, as well as, incorporating 21st Century Technology Skills for real world application.=== =Directions: With your group you will create your own Wiki. This Wiki will be designed by your group and will contain 6 page links. Each page will address specific content over both subjects. This project will require collaboration with peers, creative/critical thinking, and strong focus. Each will require the following:=

Page 1: Title/Heading (Roman Coordinate Graph)
a) Map of Roman Empire at its largest size posted to page (map must be visible) b) Labeled Graph with X/Y Axis and Latitude/Longitude c) Number Graph with Positive/Negative numbers (5 in each direction) d) Label the appropriate Cardinal Directions and Quadrant e) You have the option to overlap the Graph onto the Map, but both must be visible

Page 2: Title/Heading (Land Expansion with Proportion)
a) Your group must provide a detailed response on the expansion of Rome b) Response should be a minimum of 10 sentences c) Response should contain 3 detailed causes/reasons for expansion of the Empire d) Be sure to explain the effects of these causes, what impact did it have on Rome e) Complete sample word problems over expansion and proportion

Page 3: Title/Heading (Graphs)
a) Your group will take information provided dealing with taxes and create a graph b) You will use excel to create your graph and upload it to the Wikipage c) You will demonstrate your knowledge of proportions by distributing collected taxes d) You will distribute the taxes based on your groups opinion of what is most important and what is least e) When your graph is uploaded, you must provide an detailed explanation, using factual information, as to why you distributed the money the way you decided

**Page 4: Title/Heading (Scale Factor)**
a) Your group will calculate scale factor of a gladiator and other items associated with Rome (information will be given to you) b) You will show all your work on this Wikipage c) You will label each item and describe how you calculated the scale factor

Page 5: Title/Heading (Video Summary of Roman Expansion)
a) Your group will use FlipCams to create a 3 to 5 minute video on Roman Expansion and Proportional Relationships b) props and dress up attire is optional, but highly recommended c) In your video, you will discuss the following world studies issues: The Methods of Expansion, the causes of expansion and lastly the downfall of the empire due to its expansion and the problems its created d) Also, in your video, you will discuss the following math issues: How proportions are used to compare items, like percentages, scale factors (models to actual) and map scales. e) Be creative when integrating world studies and math issues f) Upload your video to http://www.schooltube.com/