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Byzantine Civilization: The Missing Link
Students connect their study of the Roman Empire to their study of the Byzantine Civilization. In this ancient history lesson, students study the time period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Byzantine.
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The Pax Romana
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Collapse of the Western Roman Empire
In this online interactive world history instructional activity, students answer 8 multiple choice questions regarding the collapse of the Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Roman Empire
In this online interactive Roman Empire worksheet, students match 10 sentence starters with the appropriate sentence finishers.
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Rome
In this social studies worksheet, students find the terms related to Rome. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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The Roman Empire
Pupils use the internet to research a list of people, places and events from the Roman Empire (753 BC to 476 AD) in this lesson intended for a Social Studies classroom at the middle school level. The lesson suggests using Wikipedia.org...
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A Road Map for the Roman Empire, Ca. 250 CE
Students consider how empires are created and sustained, examine Peutinger Table as a whole and in detail as tool of empire for Rome, c. 250 CE, create ancient time-distance travel chart that synthesizes series of strip maps, and...
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Monsoon Winds to the "Land of Gold"
Students recognize environmental factors that influenced maritime trade routes and the establishment of major trading centers in classical times. They evaluate perceptions of the ancient world through ancient maps and primary source...
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Create a Travel Brochure
Students research ancient Rome. They examine and analyze effective travel brochures and then work in groups to research aspects of ancient Rome and present their findings in a brochure.
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Mosaics
Sixth graders discuss and identify shapes, spaces, colors, patterns, or tesserae in mosaics and compare them to cultural symbols of the Roman Empire. They design and create mosaics using paper.
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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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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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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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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.
Other
Classzone: The Roman Empire [Pdf]
This e-textbook outlines the creation of the Roman Empire, and how it transformed Roman government, society, economy, and culture.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Rome
Wikipedia's encyclopedia entry for Rome, the capital city of Italy, which became the capital during the days of the Roman Republic. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
Read Works
Read Works: Christianity: Constantine
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about Constantine and his conversion to Christianity. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Rome's Influence
A lesson plan which has young scholars understanding the impact that Rome had on history, from things as diverse as city planning to our everyday vocabulary.