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Impact of Ancient Rome on Life Today

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the  importance of ancient Rome to the world today.  In this ancient Rome lesson plan, students view video and research to gather information for a slide show about Ancient Rome. 
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Curated OER

Ancient Rome (Review)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate how Rome evolved from a republic to an empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, 9th graders listen to a SMART Board lecture about the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Students then play 4 games that require them...
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The Roman Empire: in the First Century. For Educators | PBS

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore about the daily life of ancient Romans. They gain a better knowledge of the significant achievements and contributions made by the Romans. The Roman Empire in the First Century provides a detailed look at the emperors...
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Getting to Know the Emperors of Rome

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Heredity rule? Absolute power? Class members access Internet sites, view videos, and engage in a educational game to examine the achievements and leadership style of nine Roman emperors. Individuals then select one of these figures, and...
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The Legacy of Rome

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars choose an element of Roman society they feel has had the most impact on modern society. Students then trace how that particular element has evolved over time and how it has influenced the development of its present...
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Alexander the Great and Hellenistic Greece

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Visual images, maps, and notes on the great philosophers and scientists of Hellenistic Greece await your class. While light in terms of text, the presentation provides images that should help you to describe the area and reign of...
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Classical Greece

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students research historical events in ancient Greece.  In this ancient Greece lesson plan, students design a magazine which includes a cover, table of contents, cover story, advertisement and visuals. Students focus on Pericles and...
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Carnival Celebrations: Masks and Vejigantes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore Carnival. In this Puerto Rico Carnival activity, students discover the history of the cultural celebration as well as the significance of the elaborate masks worn for the festivities. Learners create their own Carnival...
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Greek Theater Masks

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders learn the importance of mask in Greek theater, explore the history of Greek theater, integrate planning - design and construct a mask that shows exaggeration of features, build up features using paper mach mash, enhance...
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Roman Roads

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion and map of the vast network of Roman roads.
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Franco Cavazzi

Illustrated History of the Roman Empire

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn all about the history of Rome. See the great buildings and popular Roman achievements. Meet famous Romans and learn what makes them famous.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: When Roman Law Ruled the Western World

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of Roman law, culture and the development of Western European law codes. Includes questions for writing and discussion, small group activity and links to further reading.
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BBC

Bbc: The Colosseum: Emblem of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
The Colosseum is a symbol of Roman strength and cruelty. It is a testimony to the achievements the Romans made to architecture and engineering. Examine the colosseum from its construction to its use in the cruel games Romans used to...
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Relevance of the Romans: Roman Influence on Western Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
PowerPoint presentation on Roman Influence on Western Culture by Tom Richey provides an informative and entertaining slide show of the history of the Romans and the relevance they had.
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University of Virginia

Etruscan and Roman Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a short description on the practice of medicine in Etruscan and Roman societies. The first doctors came from Greece but Roman medicine tended to be more of a "home remedy," situation.
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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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Wrestling Hall of Fame

For Students 9th - 10th
"America's shrine to the sport of wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, is a focal point for the past, the present and the future. It preserves the heritage of the sport, celebrates new achievements, and encourages...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Enduring Art of Marble Sculpture

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 5th century B.C., Greek artists perfected an idealized version of the human form, representing figures with youthful, serene faces and toned bodies in elegant, balanced poses. Painters and sculptors of later centuries were greatly...
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The History of Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This explanation of the history of writing traces writing from the use of "Counting tokens," to the development of the Roman alphabet. The pictures of how writing has progressed over time is very interesting and helpful.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Etruscans, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Before the small village of Rome became "Rome" it was home to the Etruscan civilization. Their achievements set the stage not only for the development of ancient Roman art and culture but for the Italian Renaissance as well. This...
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Scot Clans: Scottish History

For Students 9th - 10th
Step back in time and explore Scotland's history through a series of timelines, charting events from ancient times, through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, up until today. Read about the country's mysterious beginnings, its contact with...