Time Warp Trio
See You Later, Gladiator!
Young historians take a look at the age of gladiators, and the cultural atmosphere present when they staged their epic battles. Pupils pretend to be reporters and write newspaper articles about one of the events they stage. Then,...
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The Silk Road
The Silk Road connected the European, Middle Eastern, and Asian worlds. It also helped create the modern trade world. An analysis activity makes the importance of this Chinese innovation clear by asking participants to evaluate trades...
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Europe Maps
A series of maps depicts pre-WWI to post-WWII Europe for your geographers. They use reference materials to help them correctly fill in the countries and the borders as they changed through time. A great resource for a history lesson, or...
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Where Is Rome?
Third graders discover Ancient Rome through maps and worksheets. In this world history lesson, 3rd graders locate Rome on a world map and identify the scope of the Roman Empire. Students label an entire map of Italy after printing one...
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Ancient Roman Monuments and Timeline
While a terrific idea, this lesson in which learners create a timeline showing the date that a variety of buildings and monuments were built in Ancient Rome, requires resources teachers may not have. It requires the use of a Smartboard,...
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Impact of Ancient Rome on Life Today
Students research the importance of ancient Rome to the world today. In this ancient Rome lesson, students view video and research to gather information for a slide show about Ancient Rome.
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Civil Disobedience: Is it ever ok to break the law?
As part of a study of civil disobedience, class members read excerpts from the writings of activists who were willing to break the law to protest unjust laws.
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Roman Baths / Plumbing
Young scholars 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...
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The Violence of Ancient Rome
Students compare the violence in ancient Rome and the violence in American society today. They research and write an essay that requires comparison and contrast techniques as well as supporting personal opinions about violence in our...
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Comparing Modern and Ancient Rome VENN Diagram
In this modern and ancient Rome worksheet, students use a Venn diagram to compare the cultures and details of Rome today versus in the ancient past.
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Ancient Rome Cryptogram
In this Ancient Rome cryptogram worksheet, students unscramble 9 words regarding the civilization and then use the numbered boxes to solve a riddle.
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Do As the Romans: Construct an Aqueduct!
Learners explore how the Romans engineered and built aqueducts. They read a manual, explore the Construct a Roman Aqueduct online activity, and construct an aqueduct that will transport two liters of water across a short distance in the...
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Greek and Roman Symbolism
Students explore Greek and Roman symbolism in art. In this visual art activity, students draw portraits of ancient leaders based on the written descriptions they read about them. Students also design campaign posters using Greek or Roman...
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Love is ... Business Studies
Young scholars celebrate St. Valentine's Day. For this holiday lesson, students discover details about Lupercalia, St. Valentine, and modern traditions of the holiday.
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Roman Architecture
Young scholars examine Roman architecture. In this ancient Rome lesson, students discuss some attributes of Roman architecture prior to conducting research on the use of classical Roman architecture in modern buildings.
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Ancient Rome: Map Work
Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders participate in activities that require them to examine the history , political structure, chronology, and significant figures of the empire.
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Ancient Rome
Students investigate information about the leaders of Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research Roman warfare and military leaders in order to write and present their own one-act plays based on Scipio, Hannibal, Julius Caesar,...
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History of Ancient Rome Lesson Plan
High schoolers examine the history of ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students examine primary sources regarding Rome's growth from a republic to an empire. High schoolers discover details regarding the emperors of Rome.
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Geography of the Roman Empire
Young scholars explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research regions of the Roman Empire and present their finding to their classmates. Young scholars also use an interactive map to practice placement of the...
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Ancient Rome: Map Work
Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders use digital and print maps to examine the geography of the Roman empires. Students are assigned regions of the empire to analyze and present their...
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Time for Christ's Birth: Ancient Rome
Pupils understand the time period of the birth of Christ. In this Ancient Rome lesson plan, students focus on the political, moral, social, economical, and religious views of the time period of Christ's birth. Pupils work in groups to...
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Legacy Of The Roman Empire
Middle schoolers explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students watch "The Legacy of the Roman Empire," and discover details about Vindolanda, the Roman fort. Middle schoolers compose letters from Roman soldiers at the...
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Rome: City And Empire
Students explore the concept of municipal planning. In this community organization lesson, students research planned communities and then compare them to ancient Rome's organization. Students then plan their own communities and present...
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Rome's Influence
Students identify ancient Roman influences in the modern world. In this ancient Rome lesson, student research the government, religion, economy, inventions and contributions of Rome.