Students explore how Julius Caesar's military brilliance forged a new Rome, but Augustus' political genius made it an empire for the ages. Despite being Caesar's nephew and adopted heir, Augustus struggled for thirteen years to...

Students identify the basic components of male and female Roman costume, both for children and adults and also, the major social ranks of Imperial Rome and the dress reserved for each gender and rank. They also identify some of the...

If you're looking for a last-minute resource to help your class celebrate Valentine's Day in an educational way, browse through this selection of reading comprehension worksheets, which cover such topics as why the holiday is celebrated...

Students research historical events in ancient Greece.  In this ancient Greece lesson, students design a magazine which includes a cover, table of contents, cover story, advertisement and visuals. Students focus on Pericles and his...

Students explain that a code is a system of symbols, letters, words, or signals that are used instead of ordinary words and numbers to send messages or to store information. They practice deciphering a variety of secret codes used in...

After studying the reasons settlers entered the New World, primary learners try to persuade others to enter this new land. Class members present their arguments in a variety of ways including posters, writings, and charts. Richly...

Learning module from BBC Primary History for study of the Romans and Roman Army. Engaging and interactive site for primary students. Includes activities, photos, videos, and links to supplemental material.

Article with illustrations provides a description of the Roman military, its effectiveness, leaders and eventual decline. Site inlcudes links to teacher resources.

From the development of concrete to state of the art military technology, students will be fascinated by the achievements of ancient Rome when they read history for kids on science in ancient Rome.

The Ancient Roman army is considered to be the most powerful armies in world history. Kids learn about the army of Ancient Rome on this site.

A website where students learn about the wars and battles of Ancient Rome. How the Roman army conquered much of Europe and fought the Punic Wars as well as other great battles.

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.

History for Kids presents a brief history of Frederick Barbarossa, an influential emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, also known as Frederick I. Barbarossa ruled from 1155 to the year he died in 1190 and was famous for his military might...