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To Be or Not to Be Democratic

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the democratic republic principles of U.S. government. In this U.S. government lesson, 7th graders compare and contrast the governments of ancient Athens,the Roman Republic, and the United States today. Students...
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Rome's Rise To Power: The Republic

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the government structure of ancient Rome. In this government systems lesson, students compare and contrast the government of ancient Rome with the government of the United States.
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Breaking the Chains, Rising Out of Circumstances

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research slavery in ancient Rome and compare and contrast it to slavery in the United States.  In this slavery lesson, students investigate the differences of slavery in different parts of the country, write a paper to...
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Struggles for Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the leaders of the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson plan, students research the contributions of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius I, and Nero. Students write obituaries that feature the...
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A Day in the Life

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students inquire about the politics and culture of Ancient Rome. In this Ancient Rome project/unit, students research life during ancient Roman times and create a newspaper with articles on politics, sports, culture, and economics.
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Dictator For a Day

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discuss dictatorship. In this Social Studies instructional activity, students review Julius Caeser's rule over Ancient Rome and they elect one student to be dictator for the day. They write about the pros and cons of having a...
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The Byzantine Empire: Icon Adoration

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students identify the worship of icons as a division between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. In this activity on the Byzantine Empire, the teacher provides a simulation showing a basic division in students. The teacher...
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Scratch, Glue, Foil & Paint: Connecting Classics and the Art Curriculum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars construct a reliquary using foam board, researching basic Greek and Roman architecture and basic construction methods. They record their research and information in an architectural journal.
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Indulgences and Salvation Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine different perspectives regarding indulgences and salvation. In this Reformation lesson, 10th graders watch video clips about the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Martin Luther on indulgences and salvation....
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Mythological Soaps

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology. In groups, they use this information to participate in skits as they role-play the gods and goddesses. To end the lesson, they draw their own caricature of their...
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Aztecs Meet the Spanish

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students simulate an Independent Counsel to represent the Spanish and the Aztecs to formulate a policy for the Roman Catholic Church in 1527. They conduct research, graph the similarities and differences, create a poster, and write a...
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Multiplication of Decimals

For Students 7th - 8th
In this multiplication of decimals worksheet, students solve and complete 33 various types of problems. First, they find the missing number for each sum marked. Then, students use Egyptian multiplication to find the sums for each...
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Religion in Rome

For Students 2nd - 4th
Delve into ancient Roman religion using this informational graphic organizer! Historical context begins with brief descriptions of the gods Mars, Jupiter, and Neptune. The images may lack authenticity here. They then read about how...
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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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Roman Baths / Plumbing

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore interactive tutorial about Roman baths on a NOVA website. In this social studies lesson, students compare and contrast Roman and current system of bathing. They write a journal entry about what it's like to live and...
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Primary History: The Roman Emperor

For Students 6th - 7th
In these Roman emperor worksheets, students read short descriptions and study several time lines to learn about Roman Emperors. Students learn about Roman history in throughout the activity.
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Primary History: The Romans - Amphorae

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Roman history learning exercise, students draw in the missing parts of the broken pots that were used during Roman times. Students read short descriptions for the storage jar, wine jar, and honey pot. Students then decorate the...
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Roman Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Roman history worksheet, students complete the multiple choice quiz to test their knowledge on the history of Rome. Students answer 6 questions.
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A Roman Soldier

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Roman soldier worksheet, students read a description about the uniform and typical clothing of a Roman soldier. Students color the picture of the Roman soldier correctly according to the description.
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Organizer
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Roman Empire Map

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Roman Empire worksheet, students label the 6 noted areas of the Roman Empire marked on the map.
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Roman Numerals

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this converting standard numerals to Roman numerals activity, students read the standard numerals from one to ten and write their Roman numerals. Students write 10 answers.
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Greco-Roman Origin Myths

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Greco-Roman myth learning exercise, students draw pictures of flowers who came into being in a myth, then write about how the flower got its name, 4 flowers total: Narcissus, Hyacinth, Anemone and Sunflower.
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Year 4: Julius Caesar and Imperial Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The study of the life of Julius Caesar can be divided into three parts: his early life and military successes, his reign as dictator, and the rise of the Roman Empire after his death. Young scholars demonstrate their mastery of the facts...
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Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Western civilization was built upon many Roman ideals, beliefs, and political constructs. Share the foundations of western society through the legacy left by Roman culture. Each slide provides examples of Roman roots that have affected...

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