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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Roman Families

For Students 2nd - 7th
History written for elementary students to learn about families of ancient Rome and how they were structured. Students can get a sense of the relationship between family members, including slaves and elders.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Daily Life

For Students 1st - 7th
History overview of daily life in ancient Rome, teaches about what it was like to be a kids and live in Rome.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Pottery

For Students 1st - 7th
History for Kids discusses two categories of pottery, the fine ware and course ware, of ancient Rome from which students get a sense of how pottery was used in Roman daily life.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Baths

For Students 1st - 7th
History for Kids presents information for elementary students on the baths of ancient Rome. The article discusses the facilities, the cultural significance as well as the different steps Romans went through to bathe.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Dishes and Food

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids presents an overview of the food and dishes that Romans like to eat. Students can get a sense of what was similar to what we eat today and probably cringe at what was considered a delicacy in the past.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Slaves

For Students 2nd - 7th
Article for elementary students with quiz teaches about slaves in ancient Rome, their duties, legal rights, recruitment and rebellion.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Clothing

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for kids presents an overview of the clothing worn in Roman society. Students can find details of the type of materials used, explore the relationship between style, gender and class, as well as note examples of the trends of the...
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Science in Ancient Rome

For Students 1st - 7th
From the development of concrete to state of the art military technology, students will be fascinated by the achievements of ancient Rome when they read history for kids on science in ancient Rome.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Roman Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives an in-depth overview of Roman Law. Very thorough and interesting. Please note that The Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Cicero, From on the Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from the writings of Cicero dealing with the nature of Roman Law. Explained in an interview/conversation manner.
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Website
Other

A Perspective of the Ancient Romans

For Students K - 1st
Explore this website created by a primary school. The site focuses on the Romans. There is a town tour, military news, important events and more.