Curated OER
Friends, Romans, Countrymen...
Students research an important person or place from Ancient Roame and communicate their findings in a report that includes a map and illustration. Students may publish their reports online.
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Ancient Story Problems
Pupils research ancient civilizations, and develop story problems using symbols and coins from those times. They retell these story problems using modern terms and coins.
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Honoring An Imperial Legacy
Students research, compare, and identify imperial Rome's impact on modern governments. They compare the political system of ancient Rome to modern political systems throughout the world.
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Vocabulary of Ancient Rome (Grades 6-8)
Middle schoolers define ancient Roman vocabulary using the dictionary writing sentences. They write sentences for each word that use the words in their original and contemporary contexts.
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History Trivia For Kids
There are 40 history trivia questions and answers. Students have to cut out the questions and the answers and try to match the correct answer to the question. The trivia questions are all related to history but from many different...
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Roman Baths / Plumbing
Students explore interactive tutorial about Roman baths on a NOVA website. In this social studies instructional activity, students compare and contrast Roman and current system of bathing. They write a journal entry about what it's like...
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Ancient Rome Timeline
In this ancient Rome worksheet, students use the unlabeled timeline to list important events in ancient Roman history. This is a vertical timeline with no dates.
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The Roman Army
In this Roman army activity, students read passages to learn about the Roman army. Students may complete 7 activities for the activity.
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It's Ruined!
Students research Ancient Roman architecture in an attempt to create unique representations of the buildings. State art standards are met during this 2 hour lesson for high school art class
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Friends, Romans, Countrymen...
Learners research various facets of the Ancient Roman Empire including art and history. They write a research driven paper documenting the facet of the Roman Empire they have chosen.
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Comparing and Contrasting Ancient Civilizations
Students research the ancient civilizations of Rome, India, Greece, and Egypt. They conduct Internet research, compare/contrast aspects of each culture, and create a Powerpoint presentation.
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Classical Art
Students study the evolution of Greek and Roman art in pottery and human form. They examine how the artistic evolution is related to discoveries in science and travel through the lessons in this unit.
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Ancient Rome
Third graders distinguish A.D. from B.C. on a timeline. They compare and contrast two different versions of the legend of Romulus and Remus.
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The Roman Empire
Fourth graders identify the reasons behind the fall of the Roman Empire and describe the changes that occurred after the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Ancient World
Sixth graders play a powerpoint jeopardy game. This can be used as a test or as a way to review information. This is a culminating test for our unit on Ancient Worlds. The jeopardy game is based on goals in math, language arts, and...
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Household Decoration
Learners compare two ancient artworks to determine how they originally functioned in private Roman homes. They compare and contrast the Fallen Warrior fragment and the Mosaic Floor to determine how each functioned in a private Roman...
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Portrait Propaganda
Students design an installation for a portrait of Hadrian in an ancient Roman town to illustrate and comprehend its propaganda role in daily life.
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Public Presence: Rulers and Leaders in Our Lives
Students compare the presence of Roman rulers with that of U.S. presidents in the lives of the people the led. They complete a worksheet imbedded in this lesson plan.
California State University
Life of Augustus by Nicolaus of Damascus
Clayton M. Hall's 1923 translation of a very detailed biography of Augustus by Nicolaus of Damascus.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Rome and Its Seven Hills
This online map shows Rome, the seven hills, the roads that lead into Rome, and major buildings. Labeled in Latin, but easy to figure out.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Nero
Biography of Nero contains good, balanced information about this often misunderstood emperor.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Index
The Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors provides a complete list of Roman emperors. Click on the desired name to read an illustrated biographical note.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Diocletian
This is a biographical history of Diocletian and the Rome of his time. Includes links to other Roman subjects.