The Bulla Project: Choosing your Roman Name
Please discuss choosing an appropriate Roman name for your child and what symbols they want to represent adulthood and why. Please discuss what items your child should have before completing them in class. Students will be required to create their own bullae as a project grade, but here are the instructions for creating one at home. This would be a great learning craft for a rainy Saturday afternoon for the entire family!
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Latin II students need to download the above file for instructions and a rubric for grading the Bulla Project. Follow the instructions on Page 1 for the paper sample. Page 2 is for the actual project that I will grade. Page 3 is the rubric for grading. Please note the changes and additions to the project!!
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Materials Needed:
1 felt square of any color Fabric glue Scissors 18” string or woolen twine Images of importance to child or family Symbolic materials to include in bulla *For more authentic version, cover felt with tin foil and use a toothpick to decorate the outside of the bulla! |
Directions
1. Collect items for bulla. 2. Cut design of bulla from paper. 3. Fold felt over and cut a double image of bulla. 4. Decorate outside of bulla with child’s Name , adjectives describing them, and Symbol. 5. Insert string through loop made by felt and tie. 6. Insert symbolic items into bulla circle. 7. Glue edges of bulla with fabric glue to form a pouch and press firmly. 8. Allow to dry. |
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Symbolic Items:
Religious symbol Corn, wheat, rice— abundance Penny—prosperity Acorn or seed—growth Flower or smiley face—happiness Olive branch or peace symbol—peace Book—knowledge Heart—Love Clover— good luck/ fortune *Make it more fun by mixing ancient and modern symbols! |
Ancient Roman Symbols
· Column · Laurel wreath · Bundle of sticks or Fasces · Image of god/ goddess of birth month · Lares and Penates (Household Gods) · She-wolf · Eagles · Snakes · Roman Numerals (Birth Year) · Jewelry/ clothing · Coins |
See these sites for picking an historical name
http://www.larp.com/legioxx/nomina.html
http://www.novaroma.org/wiki/Choosing_a_Roman_name
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http://www.larp.com/legioxx/nomina.html
http://www.novaroma.org/wiki/Choosing_a_Roman_name
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