Septem Orbis Miracula: Seven Wonders | Latin Activity (participle practice!)

Practice and review Latin participles while exploring the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! This activity makes meaningful, targeted distinctions between participles of different tenses/voices while also introducing engaging cultural knowledge. Latin descriptions of the Seven Wonders are adapted from ancient authors such as Caesar and Pliny and provide multiple opportunities for interacting with participles, especially the perfect passive.

Exemplum:

1. Magna Pyramis Gizae

antīquissimum altissimumque mīrāculum (conditum MMDC BCE atque etiamnunc stat!)

This file includes:

-Infographic (color)
-Handout (black and white, standard letter size)
-Comprehension worksheet
-Map worksheet

Can be used as an in-class activity, independent work, groupwork, or homework!