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Bluffton University

Bluffton University: Images of the Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Roman Colosseum, an amphitheater built in ancient Rome. Provides information on how it was built, what it was used for, and numerous images.
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University at Buffalo

University of Buffalo: Maecenas, Images of Ancient Greece and Rome: Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an archive of 20 photographs taken of the Colosseum of Rome. Both exterior and interior photos.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium: Meet Me at the Coliseum

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Coliseum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Website
Other

Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Colosseum. Instructions require download.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed history of the Colosseum in Rome with a focus on the religious history (Christianity). Gives information about the games, and the many saints that are connected to the building. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is...