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City University of New York

Brooklyn College: Roman Amphitheaters

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of the Roman amphitheater, the most famous being the Colosseum located in Rome itself. These structures were used for public games such as gladiator contests.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Rome for Kids: The Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
A site about the Colosseum of Ancient Rome. A huge amphitheater for gladiator fights and other entertainment.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The Arena and Entertainment

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the arena and entertainment of the ancient Romans. They watched gladiators fight, animals, and theater in the Colosseum of Rome.
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium: Meet Me at the Coliseum

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Coliseum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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BBC

Bbc: The Colosseum: Building the Arena of Death

For Students 9th - 10th
Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area. Archived.
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Other

The Etruscan Virtual Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed site featuring a history of the Etruscan people and descriptions of daily life through a tour of an Etruscan city. Highlights the accomplishments of these people and why their civilization faded. Lots of pictures of ancient...
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Other

Gladiator: The Real Story

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site is an account that examines the movie "Gladiator," and compares it to what actually happened in Roman history. There is information about Marcus Aurelius and his son, Commodus.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Colosseum

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for kids provides an overview of ancient Rome's Colosseum, including information about the history, structure, utility and its significance today as a modern icon of Rome's past.
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BBC

Bbc: Gladiator: Dressed to Kill

For Students 5th - 7th
Dress a Roman for battle in the Roman Colosseum. Choose carefully! The type of armor or weapons you choose could lead to victory or death.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Spartacus

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biography of Spartacus from Ancient Rome. Learn about the gladiator who led a slave revolt.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Roman Colosseum, an amphitheater built in ancient Rome. Provides information on how it was built, what it was used for, and numerous images.
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Curated OER

Gladiator

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Curated OER

Gladiator Umpire

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Curated OER

Gladiator

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.

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