High schoolers interpret their findings from resources and explain each Eastern Roman Emperor's policies. They compare Eastern and Western Roman Empires and explain how the transfer of power from the Western Roman Empire to the Eastern...

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...

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...

Students examine the history of ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson plan, students examine primary sources regarding Rome's growth from a republic to an empire. Students discover details regarding the emperors of Rome.

How did the expansion of the Roman Empire during the first century contribute to its downfall? Using a map of the Roman Empire in 44 BC and one of the Roman Empire in 116 AD as references, class member use critical reading skills to...

Learners explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students watch "The Legacy of the Roman Empire," and discover details about Vindolanda, the Roman fort. Learners compose letters from Roman soldiers at the fort that reveal...

Students explore Greek and Roman symbolism in art. In this visual art lesson, students draw portraits of ancient leaders based on the written descriptions they read about them. Students also design campaign posters using Greek or Roman...

Students research an important person or place from Ancient Roame and communicate their findings in a report that includes a map and illustration. Students may publish their reports online.

Students write a report on Roman religions.  In this religion lesson, students make a web including all the religions they know about, discuss what religion means and predict what kind of religions existed in Ancient Rome. ...

Students discuss the role of public entertainment in ancient Rome. They imagine themselves as a participant at a gladiator games at the Roman Colosseum and write an personal account of the games.

Students investigate the leaders of the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research the contributions of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius I, and Nero. Students write obituaries that feature the accomplishments,...

Students explore ancient cultures. In this ancient history instructional activity, students view programs that depict the ancient Roman, Greek, and Byzantine cultures. Students consider how archaeologists, geologists, and scientists have...

Students research various facets of the Ancient Roman Empire including art and history. They write a research driven paper documenting the facet of the Roman Empire they have chosen.

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 explore the 50 State Quarters program and how it represents diversity and unity of the United States. In pairs, they examine quarter designs to gain information about the culture of each state. Students create charts to...

Students determine how the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire acquired so much land. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students watch "Civilizations: Expansion and Conquest." Students then discuss when and how the expansions took...

Young scholars travel Rome. In this geography skills lesson, students explore famous places in Rome with Google Earth tools. Young scholars research the city of Rome and create touring videos that feature their findings.

Students define and presents definitions of words that relate to ancient Roman cultural life.

Young thinkers view two narrative art tapestries and study the images included that tell a story about the Roman Emperor Constantine. As they examine the details of the tapestries, pupils use a Venn Diagram to record the similarities and...

Learners design and compare monuments that honor an imaginary Roman emperor and a future American president. They explain how the monuments reflect the attributes of the person being honored.

Students travel to Rome. In this geography skills lesson, students explore famous places in Rome with Google Earth tools. Students research the city of Rome and create touring brochures of the city from the perspectives of past emperors...

Students compare the presence of Roman rulers with that of U.S. presidents in the lives of the people the led. They complete a worksheet imbedded in this lesson plan.

Sixth graders complete a Venn Diagram. In this government comparison lesson plan, 6th graders discuss how rules are similar and different at home, school and in their community. Students learn about the type and structure of the United...

Students design an installation for a portrait of Hadrian in an ancient Roman town to illustrate and comprehend its propaganda role in daily life.