Curated OER
The Roman Empire and Han Dynasty Organizer
Compare and contrast the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty with this straightforward graphic organizer. Your young historians will consider the imperial institutions of each group, as well as how the empires were able to project military...
Mr. Roughton
Roman Empire
Does the United States parallel the Roman Empire in any way? Young historians work with four documents in order to answer this query as part of a structured DBQ assignment.
K5 Learning
The Story of Regulus
The great Roman general, Regulus, was known for keeping his word. Read about the extent of his honesty in a reading passage about his imprisonment in Carthage, and assess reading skills with four comprehension questions.
Miama-Dade County Public Schools
Ancient Rome
This resource outlines several general activities for a study of Ancient Rome, and includes guiding questions, a handout on the story of Romulus and Remus, and ideas for incorporating mapping and timeline activities into your review.
Mr. Roughton
Cold Case Rome
Pupils are transformed into detectives in the case to solve the motive behind the assassination of Julius Caesar. This resource includes eight engaging "exhibits" of unique primary and secondary sources for students to analyze...
MENSA Education & Research Foundation
Utopia/Dystopia: The American Dream
America was founded by dreamers, and the American dream still resonates in our country today. Track the American dream from its Puritan beginnings to its optimistic descendants with a instructional activity that focuses on speeches...
GetWorksheets
Be My Valentine
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...
American Museum of Natural History
What Do You Know About Horses?
A 10-question online quiz tests scholars' knowledge about horses: all answers come with an informative explanation.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Fall of Roman Empire
A learning module on the fall of the Roman Empire. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the extent and...
National Geographic
National Geographic: The Limits of Citizenship in the Roman Empire
This lesson focuses on the roles citizens had during the Roman Empire through fictional biographies.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Republic to Empire: Government in Ancient Rome
Study two governments in Ancient Roman history and consider the differences and similarities which impacted the societies.
BBC
Bbc Bitesize: History: Roman Empire: What Was Life Like in the Roman Army?
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Day in the Life of a Roman Soldier
Robert Garland illuminates what life was like for a solider in the Roman army.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Roman Empire in England for Kids
History Questions: Roman Empire in England Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: China and Rome
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...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Rome for Kids: The Fall of Rome
A website with information for students to learn about the decline and fall of Ancient Rome. The western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Rome for Kids: England (Britannia)
On this website, students learn about England during the rule of Ancient Rome. Learn how it was called Britannia and was part of the Roman Empire for many years.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Fall of Rome for Kids
History Questions: Fall of Rome Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
CommonLit
Common Lit: The House Falls Apart
A learning module that begins with "The House Falls Apart," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Protestant Reformation
This lesson will introduce the art that influenced the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Pompeii
A learning module that begins with "Pompeii" by Mark Cartwright, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...