Legacies of Rome Mosaic
Objective:
1. Create a mosaic that represents what the phrase “Legacies of Rome” means to you.
Materials:
Construction paper and glue
Mosaic Directions:
Students start by cutting faux mosaic tiles out of construction paper or gathering tiles/pebbles and then
coloring them.
These should be small simple geometric shapes such as squares, rectangles and triangles that are the size
of a quarter or smaller. Sort the paper shapes into piles based on colors. Limit the selection to five colors
at most.
Draw a picture that teaches the legacies of Rome onto a piece of construction paper. The paper may be
used as is, or cut into a shape. Make sure that the picture is fairly basic--an outline instead of a detailed
drawing.
Apply clear-drying, non-toxic glue to the drawing section by section. Each section will contain likecolored paper mosaic tiles. Firmly press the paper shape mosaic tiles onto the glue. Repeat for each
section, and then set the completed mosaic aside to dry. Students looking for an alternative to paper
may try felt, fabric or tissue mosaics.
Grading:
Please refer to the rubric on the back.
Due Date:
Beginning of class on September 15th.
Mosaic Rubric
Student Name: ________________________________________
CATEGORY
Creativity
5
Totally
original
design, no
element is an
exact copy of
designs seen
in source
material.
4
Most of the
mask
elements are
unique, but 1
element may
be copied
from source
material.
3-2
Some aspects
of the mask
are unique,
but several
elements are
copied from
source
materials or
other
students.
1
The mask is a
copy of a mask
seen in source
material or one
made by
another student
(80% or more
of elements are
copied).
Attractiveness
Craftsmanship
The mosaic
shows that
the creator
was took
great pride in
his/her work.
The design
and
construction
look carefully
planned.
The mosaic
shows that
the creator
took pride in
his/her work.
The design
and
construction
look planned.
The item has
a few flaws.
The design
and
construction
were
planned. The
item has
several flaws
that detract
from the
overall look.
The mosaic
looks thrown
together at the
last minute. It
appears that
little design or
planning was
done.
Craftsmanship
is poor.
Mosaic Pieces
All of the
mosaic pieces
are the size of
a quarter or
smaller.
Most of the
mosaic pieces
are the size of
a quarter or
smaller.
A few of the
mosaic pieces
are the size of
a quarter or
smaller.
None of the
mosaic pieces
are smaller
than a quarter.
Time and Effort
Class time
was used
wisely. Much
time and
effort went
into the
the
mosaic.
Class time
was used
wisely.
Class time
was not
always used
wisely.
Class time was
not used
wisely.
Score