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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Roman Army

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Roman Army.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders practice their skills in researching.  Students create a poster on the Roman Army. 
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Organizer
Curated OER

Primary History Romans Extension Activity: The Roman Army

For Students 5th - 10th
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the ancient Roman army. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Roman Army Crosstick

For Students 5th - 6th
In this crosstick worksheet, students read the 8 clues about the Roman army, find words to solve the clues, and use the words to complete the crosstick.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Roman Army

For Students 5th - 6th
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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eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Reformed Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of organization of the Roman army, set up in the 6th century BC, by the Etruscan king, Servius Tullius. This was the basis of the army through the Republic.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Military System

For Students 9th - 10th
The strength of the organization of the Roman army was the key to its success. Read about the composition of the army, Roman military strategy, and weaponry. The road system allowed the army to reach every part of Italy easily.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Third Punic War and Reduction of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the exciting and futile attempt by Carthage to resist capture and destruction by the Romans in the Third Punic War.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Civil War Between Marius and Sulla

For Students 9th - 10th
In William Morey's 1901 textbook, this section considers the dispute between Marius and Sulla, resulting in a civil war.
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Handout
Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Roman Army in the Late Republic and Early Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource will answer questions about the Roman army. It contains abundant, accurate information as well as pictures that illustrate most major points. After reading through the page, continue on to Part II for information on armor,...
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Website
Franco Cavazzi

Illustrated History of the Roman Empire: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This overview of the Roman Empire is organized by chapters, which include The Founding, The Kings, The Republic, Early Emperors, The Decline, The Collapse, Constantinople, Religion, Society, and The Army. Content includes several maps,...
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Handout
University of Calgary

U. Of Calgary: Territorial Expansion of the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed description of the expansion of territory during the Early and Late Roman Republic and then Early and Late Roman Empire. Includes a variety of links to maps displaying the Roman conquests.
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Website
Other

Digital Attic: The Military Affairs of Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you want to know about the Roman army is discussed and explained here in great detail. This covers all aspects of the Julius Caesar's legions in his invasion of Gaul.
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Website
Other

Edublog: Dalton School: Rome Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for data about Classical Rome, check out the resources provided by The Dalton School.
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Website
Other

Personal Site: The Roman Army

For Students 9th - 10th
A very extensive personal site dealing with all aspects of the Roman Army: organization, leadership, tactics, logistics and much more. Click on the "Site Map" at bottom of home page to get a listing of the individual topics.
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Activity
Other

Cincinnati Arts Association: Roman Legionary Soldier [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed to accompany an outreach program that brings artists into the schools, this guide on Roman legionaries is full of information about the weapons and equipment used by Roman soldiers.
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Graphic
Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: Roman Army Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Roman-Empire.net provides an illustration and brief description of the types of Roman soldiers, Roman forts, and siege engines.
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Website
Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Empire: Gaius Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Roman Empire provides a general biography of Julius Caesar. Content includes Caesar's early life, his capture by pirates, his return to Rome, his military trip to Spain, the "First Triumvirate," his governorship of...
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Handout
Other

United Nations of Roma Victrix: Gallic Sack of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how Romans hold out against the sacking, burning, and siege of their city by the barbarians from Gaul.
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Handout
Britain Express

Britain Express: Roman Britain: The Roman Invasion

For Students 9th - 10th
Good information about the history of Romans in Britain. Begins with the first invasion by Julius Caesar in 55 B.C. and goes through the eventual conquering by Claudius. Highlights the evolution of London as a civic center and the...
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Handout
Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Empire: Marcus Licinius Crassus (D. 53 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how Crassus gained power in Rome, raised an army, became governor of Syria, and was eventually murdered.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: From Slave to Rebel Gladiator: The Life of Spartacus

For Students 9th - 10th
Fiona Radford delves into the life and legend of Spartacus.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Minimus Lectio Ix

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to go with the Minimus textbook, lesson 9. The cultural theme is the Roman army. It also contains an Activote component.