Florida SS.6.W.3.17

Social Studies6th GradeRecognize significant events, figures, and contributions of classical civilizations (Phoenicia, Greece, Rome, Axum).

The Standard

Explain the spread and influence of the Latin language on Western Civilization.

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students trace how Roman rule, trade, government, and the Church carried Latin across Europe. They identify Latin roots and connect Latin to Romance languages and English vocabulary.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students can name ways Latin spread and give examples of its lasting effects. They explain links to Spanish, French, Italian, English terms, law, science, and religion.
Common Misconceptions: Students may think all Europeans once spoke Latin or that English is a Romance language. They may also confuse spoken regional Latin with the formal Latin used by scholars and clergy.
How to Assess It: Give students the words justice, manual, and aquarium. Ask them to identify a Latin root in each and explain one reason Latin remained influential after Rome fell.

Lesson moves

Give pairs Latin root cards and English word cards, then have them match each root to related words and explain the connection.
Ask students to write: Why did Latin remain influential after the Roman Empire ended?
Play a root relay where teams match Latin roots such as aqua, port, and scrib to modern words.
Students examine a medicine label, legal phrase, and school motto to find Latin terms still used in daily life.

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