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Curated OER

Roman Art, Architecture, and Engineering

For Teachers 9th - 12th
There is no better tool to help you explain art or architecture than an image-filled slide show. Classic Greek art, architecture, and engineering are all described with excellent visual examples and text which defines each form by its...
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Construct an Aqueduct

For Students 9th - 10th
Think like an engineer and build an aqueduct in this interactive activity from the NOVA: "Secrets of Lost Empires: Roman Bath" Web site.
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Other

The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180

For Students 9th - 10th
This narrative site provides great overview to life in ancient Rome and Roman history. The geography, early settlers, Roman monarchy, Roman conquest of Italy are all mentioned.
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Website
Other

University of Virginia: Rome Reborn 2.0

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents 3D digital models that have been created to illustrate the urban development of ancient Rome. Follow the history of this project, chose the time period to re-create, and view the photo gallery of images.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Building Big: Domes

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources about domes that includes basic facts about domes, challenges faced by dome builders, famous domes from around the world, and a lab that helps you understand different kinds of materials used to construct domes....
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Roman Empire (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find eight video-enhanced lesson plans to enrich a study of the Roman empire, from the producers of the four-part PBS documentary "Roman Empire in the First Century." The lessons take students on multidisciplinary explorations of the...
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Handout
University of California

University of California Santa Barbara: What Is Roman Concrete?

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on how Roman concrete was produced and how this technique contributed to the architectural concepts of their buildings.
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Website
University of California

University of California: Roman Building Technology and Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information on Roman Engineering, Roman Baths, Roman Aqueducts, roads, bridges, buildings and concrete.
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Other

The Riddle of Ancient Roman Concrete

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the mystery of how the Roman's created a concrete that has withstood the attack of the elements for over 2,000 years. Interesting and thought provoking.
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Handout
Other

Romans in Sussex: Communications and Transport

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explores how the Romans built and used their roads, how they were able to travel using ships and also what writing instruments they used.
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Activity
Other

School History: Roman Roads [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A three-page worksheet on Roman roads in England.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: What Was It Like in Roman Britain?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learning module designed for primary students learning about Roman family life. Students can navigate through a variety of activities, photos, and videos, timelines to learn about the life of Roman children and their families.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Roman Engineering for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Ancient Roman Engineering Quiz, Test, and WebQuest