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PPT
Curated OER

Julius Caesar

For Teachers 3rd
Famous Dictators and their main traits are listed on each slide in this Julius Caesar presentation. Important facts and events from each leaders' life accompany a picture which will keep your students' attention. There are some facts out...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reading the Play

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers read the play "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare. In groups, they identify the instances of similes, metaphors and personification. They use the Internet to compare and contrast the events in the play with historical...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rome: Republic to Empire

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss the rise of Rome from a republic to a dictatorship. In small groups, they role-play as congress people debating whether or not to give the president more powers. In another activity, 6th graders produce television...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Direct the Ghost of Caesar

For Teachers 10th - 12th
students read the Ghost of Caesar scene and use prompt books to stage the scene. In this Shakespeare lesson, students read the scene and then stage the scene. Students make prompt books for the staging activity and then perform the scenes.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

For Students All
In this world history worksheet, students find the words in the puzzle related to the ruler Julius Caesar and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Ides March On - Caesar Today

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students make connections between the rule and reign of Julius Caesar and the leaders of other countries. They then create a news show that communicates their understanding of four essential questions that are included in the lesson.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

East Meets West: Rome

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the development of Rome. Using maps, they locate and describe the rise of the Roman Republic. They analyze the government and its significance. They discover the influence of Julius Caesar and trace he migration of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Caesar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine patterns of imagery in Caesar by using online resources. Students compare the patterns they see to those they've found in other Shakespeare plays. Then students draw conclusions about why Shakespeare might have used the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Julius Caesar and Roman History

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write a front page of a newspaper from Ancient Rome dated March 14, 15, 16. 44BC that explains the role of Julius Caesar. They complete is assessment assignment in groups.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Civil War Between Pompey and Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains in this passage the conflict between Pompey and Caesar that rages across the Roman provinces.
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caesar: The African Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
The African Wars in Caesar's own words -- translated, of course. This is a full text English version of Caesar's account of the African Wars.
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caesar: The Alexandrian Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text English translation of Caesar's "Alexandrian Wars."
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caesar: The Civil Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
A translation of Caesar's "The Civil Wars" is available to read here, or to download in text-only format.
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caesar: The Gallic Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
An English translation of the whole text of Caesar's account of the Gallic Wars. Also available for download in text-only format.
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caesar: The Spanish Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
Caesar's description of the Spanish Wars is reprinted here in English.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...
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Lesson Plan
New Zealand Ministry of Education

Ministry of Ed, New Zealand: Et Tu Brute: Performing Julius Caesar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Excellent unit plan that outlines both the historical and theatrical context of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, along with details concerning the performance of the play.
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Handout
Other

Web Bible Encyclopedia: Pontius Pilate

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a look at the role that Pilate played in the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Marcus Licinius Crassus

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site provides biographical information on Roman politician Marcus Licinius Crassus. Includes a timeline of his life and a list of fictional portrayals of him.
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Handout
Boise State University

Boise State University: The Roman Revolution: First Triumvirate

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Boise State University is an explanation of the First Triumvirate. It is a brief overview of the people involved.
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Handout
Other

Decline of the Roman Republic: Military Commanders

For Students 9th - 10th
A good account on the later years of the Roman Redpublic, it focuses on the military commanders that were in constant conflict over power. These commanders included, among others, Crassus and eventually Julius Caesar. This conflict led...
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Handout
Ibis Communications

Eyewitness to History: Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon, 49 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection from Suetonius that describes the actions Caesar took at the Rubicon River, why he did it, and the effects of this move.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive site features resources for teaching William Shakespeare's history play Julius Caesar. Includes lesson plans and other teaching resources.
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Website
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a lecture about Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana. The first part of the lecture is about his life and triumphs.