Other
Sussex Archaeological Society: Romans in Sussex: Countryside Living and Working
Provides details about how agriculture was practiced in England during the Roman period, how people lived on the farms and what crops they raised.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Rome's Rise to Power: The Republic
A detailed lesson plan designed to teach students about the republican form of government established by the Romans in their early history and also how it relates to American government today.
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Roman Empire: Investigate a Roman Soldier
Examine the typical Roman soldier from armor to burial during the early civilization. Additionally, enhance study with a timeline from the era and printable activities.
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Roman Empire: The Roman Timeline
Review this comprehensive timeline from the Roman Empire 55 BC-122 AD. Enhance study with the additional activities and an investigation of a Roman soldier.
Other
Victor Valley College: Notes on Rome: The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180
A history of the beginnings of the Ancient Roman civilization-- touches on the Greek (Hellenistic) influences in forming the civilization.
Other
Roman Conquest of Italy
Read at the end of this lecture about Pyrrhus and his war against the Romans and find out what a Pyrric Victory is. Rome demonstrates that it is becoming a force to be reckoned with.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caius Marius by Plutarch
Text of Plutarch's CAIUS MARIUS.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 4 Quiz
A short quiz on ancient Roman civilization.
Other
Lawrence University: Roman Coins and Roman History
This resource describes the history of the Romans, and also talks about their currency.
Able Media
Ctc: Roman Weddings, Preparing for a Wedding
A discussion of the preparations that went into a Roman wedding. Discusses factors in choosing a spouse, when the wedding would take place, the arrangements, and more.
Able Media
Able Media: Ideal Marriage
This site is provided for by AbleMedia. A description of the Roman concept of the ideal marriage. Includes links to related topics.
Able Media
Able Media: Roman Weddings the Wedding Ceremony
AbleMedia offers a good description of the actual wedding ceremony itself. Links to related topics are included.
Other
Roma: History and Civilization of the Eternal City
Brief articles about the legends, history, culture, and monuments of Ancient Rome. Written in English by Italian students, so spelling and grammar are not perfect. Good information and pictures.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Roman Architecture
History for Kids website presents an overview of the great architecutral achievements of ancient Rome. Written in kid-friendly format with animated images.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman Houses
History for Kids tells us about housing in ancient Rome from which students gain a sense of Roman society and where the rich, poor and slaves lived.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Roman Families
History written for elementary students to learn about families of ancient Rome and how they were structured. Students can get a sense of the relationship between family members, including slaves and elders.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman History
Roman history for kids provides an overview of ancient Rome beginning around the 5th Century BC. Site includes teacher resources.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Etruscans
History for kids website presents an overview of the history of the pre-Roman Etruscan civilization who inhabited the area in modern day Tuscany. Students learn about government, military, culture and religion.
Other
A Perspective of the Ancient Romans
Explore this website created by a primary school. The site focuses on the Romans. There is a town tour, military news, important events and more.
Curated OER
Teachnology: Ancient Rome Teaching Theme
Enhance classroom learning about Ancient Rome with these supplemental lesson plans, worksheets, activities and more.