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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Coliseum Seen From the Farnese Gardens

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Coliseum Seen from the Farnese Gardens", created by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot in 1826 (Paper mounted on canvas, 30 x 49 cm).
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in California: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

For Students 9th - 10th
The only stadium in the world which has hosted the Summer Olympic Games (1932 /1984), the World Series (1959) and the Super Bowl (1967 /1973). It is currently the home of the USC Trojans football team.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the Passcode Riddle?

For Students 9th - 10th
In a dystopian world, your resistance group is humanity's last hope. Unfortunately, you've all been captured by the tyrannical rulers and brought to the ancient coliseum for their deadly entertainment. Will you be able to solve the...
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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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Bluffton University

Bluffton University: Images of the Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.
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University at Buffalo

University of Buffalo: Maecenas, Images of Ancient Greece and Rome: Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an archive of 20 photographs taken of the Colosseum of Rome. Both exterior and interior photos.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Roman Gladiators

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about gladiators, how to become one, the different types, the Imperial gladiatorial games, the Colosseum, and life as a gladiator.
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A&E Television

History.com: 10 Long Gone Mlb Ballparks With Quirky Features

For Students 9th - 10th
Houston's Colt Stadium was plagued by mosquitoes and brutal heat. Other ballparks, such as Cleveland's cavernous 'Mistake by the Lake,' had bizarre dimensions.
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Other

Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Colosseum. Instructions require download.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed history of the Colosseum in Rome with a focus on the religious history (Christianity). Gives information about the games, and the many saints that are connected to the building. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Rome, 1921

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan of Rome in 1921 showing Pincian Hill (1), Hadrian's Tomb (2), Saint Peter's (3), Vatican (4), Pantheon (5), Quirinal (Royal Palace) (6), Baths of Diocletian (7), Railway Terminal (8), Column of Trajan (9), Capitol (10), Forum...
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Wikipedia: Featured Image: Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
A 4x4 segment panorama of the Coliseum at dusk.

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