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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Roman Empire in England for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Roman Empire in England Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Handout
HyperHistory Online

Hyper History: Severus, Roman Emperor, 146 211

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of Septimius Severus, his coming to power in 193 and the origin of a military monarchy in the Roman Empire, plus the coincidental origination of the term "Europe" and what it meant.
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Lesson Plan
Able Media

Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Reign of Augustus: New Imperial Government

For Students 9th - 10th
In this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, he shows the changes Augustus made in the government of Rome as the empire was being established.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Reign of Augustus: Age of Augustus

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of William Morey's 1901 textbook discusses the culture of Rome under Augustus' reign.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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Handout
Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Empire: 'Theodosius the Great'

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Flavius Theodosius (Theodosius the Great), a man who became emperor for a brief time following the Battle of Adrianople.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Ancient World: Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teachers looking to enhance their lessons on Ancient Rome, peruse through the reading ideas and study guides offered through MIT.
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Article
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Slave Revolts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides lots of information on the three slave revolts that occurred in ancient Rome. Very thorough, drawing from ancient historical texts.
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eBook
Other

Salariya Book Company: You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!

For Students 3rd - 8th
A web-book designed to show the pitfalls of being a Roman Gladiator. Although this is a cartoon book, it does give you some elementary knowledge about the Roman Empire.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia's encyclopedia entry for Rome, the capital city of Italy, which became the capital during the days of the Roman Republic. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
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Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: China and Rome

For Teachers 6th
A learning module on relations between ancient China and Rome prior to the opening of the Silk Road trade route. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: The Roman Empire: Who Are You?

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this quiz to learn which Roman emperor you are most like.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Education Scotland: See You See Me: Romans in Scotland

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Take a tour of a Roman Fort and a Caledonian Village. Dress a Roman soldier and Caledonian warrior. Also, learn about the Romans invading Scotland.
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Other

Roman Emperors: A Visual Compendium of Roman Emperors

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an illustrated list of Roman Emperors and their contributions to Roman Art. Shows sculptures and/or portraits from coins.
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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
Friesian School

Fresian School: Rome and Romania

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Getting to Know the Emperors of Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will discuss the merits of heredity rule. After using various games, features, and video clips from the Web site, students should have learned basic information about each of nine featured emperors. Students will...
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Handout
Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Republic: The Brothers Gracchus

For Students 9th - 10th
This section gives a brief explanation of how the brothers influenced Roman society.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Rome for Kids: The Fall of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with information for students to learn about the decline and fall of Ancient Rome. The western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD.
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Handout
Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Augustus and Tiberius: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information, formatted in a timeline, about Augustus and his successor, Tiberius. It features coin evidence along with genealogy charts. Click the link for the diagram and slide show that describe the...
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Handout
Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Roman Emperors: Romulus Augustulus

For Students 9th - 10th
Two views on the biography of Romulus Augustulus, his life, reign, and deposition.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Edicts of Toleration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on two important religious edicts given by Roman emperors relating to Christianity and its role as a persecuted religion in ancient Rome.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: The Battle of Adrianople

For Students 9th - 10th
Background and description of the battle between the Visigoths and the Romans at Adrianople.