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Struggles for Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the leaders of the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research the contributions of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius I, and Nero. Students write obituaries that feature the accomplishments,...
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Ancient Rome

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Ancient Rome. For this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions, have...
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Taking Care of Your Body

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore what to do to take care of their bodies to honor God. For this Corinthians lesson, students read the bible verse and discuss what it means to them. Students make a list of ways they can take care of their bodies and use...
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The Roman Empire (60 BCE-160 CE)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about ancient Rome. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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The Roman Empire (60 BCE-160 CE)

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Dictator For a Day

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners discuss dictatorship. In this Social Studies lesson, students review Julius Caeser's rule over Ancient Rome and they elect one student to be dictator for the day. They write about the pros and cons of having a dictator. 
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Familia Romana

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners compare and contrast ancient family life to present day family life.  In this Roman family life lesson, students discuss the roles present in their families and then learn about family life in ancient Rome.  Learners complete a...
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Breaking the Chains, Rising Out of Circumstances

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research slavery in ancient Rome and compare and contrast it to slavery in the United States.  In this slavery lesson plan, students investigate the differences of slavery in different parts of the country, write a paper to...
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Where Is Rome?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discover Ancient Rome through maps and worksheets.  In this world history lesson, 3rd graders locate Rome on a world map and identify the scope of the Roman Empire.  Students label an entire map of Italy after printing one...
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Religions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a report on Roman religions.  In this religion lesson, students make a web including all the religions they know about, discuss what religion means and predict what kind of religions existed in Ancient Rome.  Students...
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Roman Archy

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research arch structures in Ancient Rome. For this Ancient Roman architecture lesson, 3rd graders use Google Earth and Google SketchUp to research seven important arches in Ancient Rome.
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A Day in the Life

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars inquire about the politics and culture of Ancient Rome. In this Ancient Rome project/unit, students research life during ancient Roman times and create a newspaper with articles on politics, sports, culture, and economics.
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A Day in the Life: Studying Ancient Rome

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Class members use their knowledge of Ancient Rome to write articles for an online newspaper. Using WebBlender, learners craft articles that feature Roman politics, culture, and leisure activities.
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Worksheet
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Latin Isn't Dead

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Latin roots worksheet, students write an English word that comes from a list of fifteen Latin roots. Students study the first one done for them.
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Worksheet
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Objects Then and Now

For Students 3rd - 4th
What ancient Roman objects perform the same tasks as modern objects? In this worksheet, students are asked to identify 5 illustrations of Roman objects. Students are then prompted to compare these objects with the functions of 5 modern...
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Latin: The Language of Ancient Rome

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers gain understanding about where some of today's words originated by reviewing a list of Latin words and their meanings. They work in small groups to create dictionary pages which will then be compiled into a large...
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Who is the Real Roman?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe what everyday life was like in ancient Rome and identify the various classes of people living in ancient Rome. They participate in a game called "The Real Roman," role-playing and trying to convince the class they are...
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Mythological Soaps

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology. In groups, they use this information to participate in skits as they role-play the gods and goddesses. To end the lesson, they draw their own caricature of their...
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The Other Roman Empire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners interpret their findings from resources and explain each Eastern Roman Emperor's policies. They compare Eastern and Western Roman Empires and explain how the transfer of power from the Western Roman Empire to the Eastern Roman...
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"What Was Rome"

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the richness, diversity and significance of Roman Civilization. They demonstrate in what ways Rome has influenced subsequent civilizations and what is meant by the "Fall of the Roman Empire". They clarify that...
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The Roman Empire: in the First Century. For Educators | PBS

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore about the daily life of ancient Romans. They gain a better knowledge of the significant achievements and contributions made by the Romans. The Roman Empire in the First Century provides a detailed look at the emperors...
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Slaves, the Labor Force, and the Economy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine critical role that slaves, freemen, and plebeians played in the Roman Empire. They complete creative writing that addresses how the Roman class system and the use of slavery contributed to the downfall of the Roman...
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Mapping an Empire

For Teachers 6th - 12th
How did the expansion of the Roman Empire during the first century contribute to its downfall? Using a map of the Roman Empire in 44 BC and one of the Roman Empire in 116 AD as references, class member use critical reading skills to...
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Who's Who in Roman History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students, in groups, produce a classroom documentary about important historical figures from the Roman Empire. They create posters to be part of a classroom timeline showing when each of these people lived and their impact on the empire.