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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: Rome
Seventh graders research ancient Roman civilizations, trade routes, aqueducts, and agriculture. For this Ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders view a picture of the Roman Aqueduct Pont du Gard and discuss its use in ancient Rome. Students...
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Primary History Romans Extension Activity: Families and Children
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the ancient Rome's families and children. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Roman Empire
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words related to the subject of Rome and the answers are found by clicking the buttons at the bottom of the page.
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Greco-Roman Origin Myths
In this Greco-Roman origin myths learning exercise, students read a list of 7 commonly used terms. Students research the origin of one or two of these terms and write about and illustrate their findings. Example: atlas, Herculean effort,...
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Imperial Rome
Lessons about Imperial Rome can help students understand its influence on modern society.
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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.
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Culture of Pompeii
In need of a activity that focuses on the government and culture of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii? Here you'll find 16 questions related to the government, religion, society, and culture of Pompeii, prior to the eruption of Mr....
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Veni, Vidi, Vici
Students participate in a Roman festival to complete a unit on Roman Civilization. In this Roman Civilization lesson plan, students learn about Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, the Mediterranean Region, and more. Students share what they...
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Technology and Medicine
Students watch a video and continue with research of Ancient Rome and the quest for knowledge. They form expert groups to study one aspect of life in Ancient Rome and share with the rest of the class.
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Roman Gods and Goddesses
Students discuss Roman gods and goddess and give reasons the religion would be difficult to follow. In this Roman gods and goddesses activity, students read the Legend of Romulus and Remus and complete a chart on all of the gods...
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Create a Travel Brochure
Students demonstrate an understanding of the contributions of the Ancient Roman civilization. They identify, study, and provide evidence for the significance of Roman citizenship and the spread of Christianity. Students then demonstrate...
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Greek and Roman Myths in Art-A Set of 7 Activities
Students paricipate in seven activities to investigate ancient stories about heroes, monsters, gods, and goddesses.
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The Genius of the Ancients
It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. Fifth graders prove this with help from three lessons that examine how ancient cultures used their needs to drive innovations. In lesson one, pupils identify main ideas and supporting...
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The Rise of Christianity
Examine one of the 7 major world religions, how it began and spread throughout the globe. Upper graders can view this presentation to better understand the social and political impacts that Christianity had on Rome and western civilization.
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Familia Romana
Students compare and contrast ancient family life to present day family life. In this Roman family life lesson, students discuss the roles present in their families and then learn about family life in ancient Rome. Students...
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Religions
Students write a report on Roman religions. In this religion lesson plan, students make a web including all the religions they know about, discuss what religion means and predict what kind of religions existed in Ancient...
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The Fall of Rome
A study of the fall of the Roman Empire can lead students on an interesting exploration of history.
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Civilizations: Expansion And Conquest
Young scholars determine how the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire acquired so much land. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students watch "Civilizations: Expansion and Conquest." Young scholars then discuss when and how the...
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Religious Influences
While the Roman empire often conjures up images of soldiers and emperors, its culture was more complex. Using primary sources, including ancient historians and pictures of artifacts, pupils consider the religious influences on Roman...
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Rome's Violent Past
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.
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The Roman's Food
In this Roman civilization worksheet, students read about the food options available during Roman times. Students learn about the normal breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal for Roman people.
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Classical Greece and Rome
Covering the playwrights and characteristics of ancient Greek dramas, this presentation would be a good starter to a unit about the culture or about the genre of tragedies. Though titled "Classical Greece and Rome," there isn't any...
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Byzantine Civilization: The Missing Link
Students connect their study of the Roman Empire to their study of the Byzantine Civilization. In this ancient history lesson, students study the time period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Byzantine.
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Enduring Influence: Rome, Greece, and Byzantium
Learners explore ancient cultures. In this ancient history lesson plan, students view programs that depict the ancient Roman, Greek, and Byzantine cultures. Learners consider how archaeologists, geologists, and scientists have uncovered...