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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Roman Britain

For Teachers 5th
In this world history worksheet, 5th graders complete a paragraph about how the Romans ruled Britain for many years. They complete phrases about how the invaded and conquered the country. They read about Roman Gods which include Juno,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Life in Roman Britain

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners discuss life in Roman Britain. In this Roman Britain lesson, students listen to a recording of "The Romans in Britain" by Judith Nicholls and discuss what life was really like in Roman Britain.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Primary History: Roman Defense of Britain

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Roman history worksheet, students complete 4 extension activities to learn about Roman Britain. Students research Roman life in Britain, learn about their forts, locate Roman roads on modern maps, and plan a design for a fort.
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Graphic
Stanford University

Orbis: The Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
A geospatial model mapping the roads and trade routes of the Roman world reconstructs the time and cost associated with travel and trade around 200 CE.
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Handout
The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Roman Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of Roman Britain in this historical overview and image gallery with detailed descriptions of each object, from the collection of the British Museum.
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Website
Other

University of East Anglia: Norfolk's Forgotten Town: Roman Caistor St Edmund

For Students 9th - 10th
Site explores the once bustling town of Caistor St. Edmond in southern England. Originally the city area was settled by the Iceni, a native Celtic tribe, and then the Romans, and then finally the Anglo-Saxons. The ruins here are well...
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Interactive
Other

Life in Sussex Before the Romans

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides a description of what life was like in a town in England just prior to the Roman invasions. It also allows students to examine the different trades practiced in the town, their religion and more.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Boudicca

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry explores Boudicca, a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire in 60/61 CE.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Hands on History: The Romans

For Students 3rd - 6th
Who were the Romans? Find out why they came to Britain and how they changed the lives of the people living there. Explore the history of Romans in Britain, create some mosaic art, and build your own Roman villa.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Discovering Roman Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the technology the Romans brought with them when they invaded Britain in AD 43. From their missile-throwing machines to surveying materials and signaling flags, it's easy to see how the Romans quickly overtook the native...
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: How the Romans Conquered Britain

For Students 2nd - 8th
Students can explore the history of the Roman Empire and Rome's Invasion of Britain through videos and interactive activities.
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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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eBook
Lyceum Books

Lyceum Books: The Land and Peoples of Early Britain [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of the first chapter from a multivolume work on the history of the British people describes the land and people of prehistoric Britain. Includes information on the kinds of functional and decorative artwork they created, with...
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Interactive
Other

The Roman Baths Bath: Where's My Cloak Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Help Peregrinus solve the mystery behind his missing cloak. Explore the Roman Baths, travel through time and write your curse to punish the thief in this point and click adventure game.
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Website
Other

The Brigantes of Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the Celtic tribe known as the "Brigantes." They lived in the area around Hadrian's Wall and were involved in at least one uprising against the Romans.
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Website
Other

Romans in Britain: Roman Mosaics

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical site from Romans-In-Britain covering the history of the Roman mosaics in Britain. Provides information on the design, building, and construction of the mosaics.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Rome for Kids: England (Britannia)

For Students 9th - 10th
On this website, students learn about England during the rule of Ancient Rome. Learn how it was called Britannia and was part of the Roman Empire for many years.