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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

East Meets West: Rome

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the development of Rome. Using maps, they locate and describe the rise of the Roman Republic. They analyze the government and its significance. They discover the influence of Julius Caesar and trace he migration of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Roman Society: Stoicism and Civic Duty

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the causes and effects of the expansion of the Roman Empire. They identify the early strengths and the lasting contributions of the Empire itself. Using maps, they locate its geographic borders at the height of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Caesar II

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students create virtual Roman Empire by playing Caesar II CD-ROM game to support class reading of Julius Caesar.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Symbols on Coins: U.S. Coins Evolved from Ancient Times

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore the evolution of coins, and create their own coin, using the various features that have been carried over into modern times.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Artistic Process

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students experiment with and compare different types of natural resources and tools used by artists in ancient Rome. They describe changes in natural resources that result from human use of tools.
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caesar: The African Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
The African Wars in Caesar's own words -- translated, of course. This is a full text English version of Caesar's account of the African Wars.
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caesar: The Alexandrian Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text English translation of Caesar's "Alexandrian Wars."
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Handout
Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Marcus Cocceius Nerva

For Students 9th - 10th
This article about the first of the Five Good Emperors looks at the reign of Nerva who brought about positive change after a period of chaos.
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Handout
Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details the life of this wandering emperor. Does a nice job of balancing the good and the questionable information about him. Includes a possible list of places he visited on his extensive travels, as well as his emphasis on...
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Edicts of Toleration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on two important religious edicts given by Roman emperors relating to Christianity and its role as a persecuted religion in ancient Rome.
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eBook
Vroma Project

Juvenal's Satire 3: Rome, the Savage City

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source for this text, this site has a side-by-side translation into English accompanying the Latin. This site also includes hyperlinks to various subjects in the English to help understand the writing. An invaluable...
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Handout
Vroma Project

V Roma: Roman Baths and Bathing

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes in detail the activities in ancient Roman baths. This resource was created by Barbara F. McManus of The College of New Rochelle.
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Activity
University of Pennsylvania

Corinth Computer Project: Roman Colony of Corinth

For Students 9th - 10th
An absolutely great site to include in your study of the Roman occupation of Greece. Lots of information on the current Corinth Excavations being done. Be sure to access the Quick Time movie of the forum in Corinth as it is today.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: The Battle of Adrianople

For Students 9th - 10th
Background and description of the battle between the Visigoths and the Romans at Adrianople.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The Emperor Diocletian

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a description of the life and rule of the Emperor Diocletian.
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Website
The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of ancient Rome in this historical overview and image gallery of Roman art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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Interactive
PBS

Nova: Roman Baths

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site from PBS on the Roman baths. Includes a very interesting section on what a day at the baths would include through an interactive map. Also has a game in which you construct a bath.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Claudius

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an interesting account of the life of Claudius. Includes quotes from ancient and modern historians, as well as a scathing description of his second wife, Agrippina.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...
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Website
Other

Roman Baths Home Page: Roman Baths

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Roman baths here. This site not only contains an abundance of pictures, but videos as well.
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Handout
Other

University of Exeter: Comparative Chronology of Money: Ancient Times/present Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of coinage history in Ancient Rome and how debasement helped lead to the downfall of the Roman Empire.
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Handout
Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: Michelangelo Buonarroti

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy biography detailing Michelangelo's life, his works, his achievements, and his influence on other artists. Links to his works including the Sistine Chapel.
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Website
Other

Ray Stedman: From Guilt to Glory: Studies in Romans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which includes 39 expository messages on Romans, will enrich your understanding of this important letter from the Apostle Paul to the Christians in Rome.
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Handout
Other

The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180

For Students 9th - 10th
This narrative site provides great overview to life in ancient Rome and Roman history. The geography, early settlers, Roman monarchy, Roman conquest of Italy are all mentioned.