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Roman Relaxation
So what did the ancient Romans do to have fun? Explore the Colosseum, amphitheaters, baths, and arenas that housed the exciting and at times dangerous activities enjoyed in ancient Rome. An interesting look at ancient life!
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Ancient Rome Group Creative Writing
In this ancient Rome writing activity, students collaborate to write a piece about ancient Rome using the 15 vocabulary terms listed.
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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 Hidden History of the Roman Empire
Pupils compare entertainment in ancient Rome to entertainment today. In this ancient Rome activity, students research the details regarding the entertainment that occurred in the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus in Rome. Pupils compare...
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Ancient Rome Vocabulary Quiz
For this ancient Rome vocabulary worksheet, students match vocabulary word to definitions, 14 words total. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but may be used for practice or review.
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Colosseum
In this Social Studies worksheet, middle schoolers find the terms related to the subject of the colosseum and the answers are found through clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
BW Walch
Wondering About the New Seven (Man-Made) Wonders of the World
Who determines the Seven Wonders of the World, and what criteria is used to evaluate these locations? Discover the efforts to promote cultural diversity and preserve man-made monuments during the world's first-ever global vote in 2007 to...
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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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Gladiators: Rome's Violent Past
Ninth graders examine the role of public entertainment in Ancient Rome. In this World History lesson plan, 9th graders imagine themselves as a participant at a gladiator game at the Roman Colosseum. Students write a personal...
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Architecture of the Ancient World
You can introduce your students to the amazing world of ancient architecture with these lesson plans.
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Civilizations Leadership
Students view a segment of Prosperity and Decline. They discuss what attributes made the empire strong. Students discuss what caused the fall of the Roman Empire. They write an essay describing the cause of the fall of the Roman Empire....
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How to Create a Virtual Mediterranean Cruise
Young scholars determine the ports they visit and develop a plan to study each region’s history and culture.
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History and Culture of Italy
Italy is the birthplace of countless individuals who changed the course of human history.
BBC
Bbc: The Colosseum: Building the Arena of Death
Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area. Archived.
Other
History View: Roman Colosseum
Take a virtual field trip to the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheater ever...
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire Net: Pictorial Tour of Rome
This is a picture album of sites in Rome. Each site name listed links to a picture with a brief description.
BBC
Bbc: The Colosseum: Emblem of Rome
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...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Colosseum
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.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Roman Gladiators
Learn all about gladiators, how to become one, the different types, the Imperial gladiatorial games, the Colosseum, and life as a gladiator.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Roman Culture, Gladiators
North Park University provides a page on Roman Gladiators and the Colosseum. Includes image and links to more Roman Culture information.
Other
Salariya Book Company: You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!
A web-book designed to show the pitfalls of being a Roman Gladiator. Although this is a cartoon book, it does give you some elementary knowledge about the Roman Empire.
Other
Virtual Rome: Welcome to the Eternal City
Take a tour of Virtual Rome. See virtual panoramas such as the Roman Colosseum, St. Peter and the Vatican, the Roman Forum and the Aventine.
Bluffton University
Bluffton University: Images of the Colosseum
This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.
City University of New York
Brooklyn College: Roman Amphitheaters
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.