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Roman Republic
Experience the birth and rise of the Roman Empire with these slides, which include explanatory maps and pictures. Details of the Roman government draw an easy parallel to the American government, which could start an engaging discussion.
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The Roman Empire
Experience the power of the Roman Empire in this presentation, which takes viewers through the Caesar, Julio-Claudian, and Flavian Dynasties. Details and maps help to make the rapid rise of this kingdom more understandable, and an...
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Final Regents Review: Rome
Take a trip to ancient Rome in this presentation, which includes details about Roman life, society, politics, and religion. Viewers will be enthralled with the vivid maps and pictures in these slides, which could lead to a discussion on...
Core Knowledge Foundation
Year 4: Julius Caesar and Imperial Rome
The study of the life of Julius Caesar can be divided into three parts: his early life and military successes, his reign as dictator, and the rise of the Roman Empire after his death. Young scholars demonstrate their mastery of the facts...
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Ancient Rome
Learners investigate information about the leaders of Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research Roman warfare and military leaders in order to write and present their own one-act plays based on Scipio, Hannibal, Julius Caesar,...
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Legacy Of The Roman Empire
Middle schoolers 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. Middle schoolers compose letters from Roman soldiers at the...
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Ancient History: The Importance of Logistics in Greek & Roman Armies
Before one can understand the military tactics practiced throughout history, he needs to become familiarized with tactics practiced in the ancient past. Learners take a critical look at the military logistics used by Alexander the Great...
Miama-Dade County Public Schools
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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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: Rome
Seventh graders research ancient Roman civilizations, trade routes, aqueducts, and agriculture. In this Ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders view a picture of the Roman Aqueduct Pont du Gard and discuss its use in ancient Rome. Students read...
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Roman Military
Young scholars research the Internet to define the Roman Military and differentiate between its three major units. They write a 2 page report describing and defining each unit of the Roman Military and comparing and contrasting these...
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Civilizations: Expansion And Conquest
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...
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Engaging Students with the History of Time
Researching the history of calendars and time-keeping devices can help students make sense of time measurement.
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This July, Beware the Ides of March
A thematic unit on Julius Caesar is a great way to study ancient Rome.
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Augustus: First of the Roman Emperors
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...
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Who Was Marc Antony?
Young scholars explore the relationship between Marc Antony and Cleopatra. In this World History lesson, students research Marc Antony, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, then answer specific questions about how they are all related. ...
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The Etruscans
The Etruscans were a mighty civilization that living in what is now known as Tuscany. Discover their politics, military, writing system, and rulers of Rome through a visual presentation. The work is already done, all you need to do is...
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Parades
Third and fourth graders examine the history of parades and investigate guidelines and items needed for a parade. They listen to a speaker discuss how to organize a parade. In small groups, learners organize various items for the event...
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History and Culture of Italy
Italy is the birthplace of countless individuals who changed the course of human history.
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Topic: Military/ Defense
Students examine ancient military systems. For this history of defense lesson, students research the weapons employed defending ancient cities and territories. Students describe how they would defend themselves following a plane wreck...
Cave Creek Unified School District
Crusades and Culture in the Middle Ages
The Crusades sounds like a glamorous time period in the Middle Ages full of glory—but was it? Scholars find and review the truth of the Crusades' influence on the world through the resource. The study guides, separated individually by...
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Ancient Greece Unit Test
In this World History worksheet, learners answer various question types on a test on Ancient Greece. Students select the correct word to fill in blanks, circle letters for the best answer, and complete five essay or short answer...
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The Glory That Was Greece: A Test
Did your class just finish a unit on Greek life, culture, and conquest? If you think they know everything there is to know about Ancient Greece, then put them to the test with this exam, which contains thirty multiple choice questions.
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Dolls in Tunics & Teddies in Togas
Young scholars identify the basic components of male and female Roman
costume, both for children and adults and also, the major social ranks of Imperial Rome and the dress reserved for each gender and rank. They also identify some of the...
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Julio-Claudian Emperors
In this Roman history worksheet, learners read an excerpt about the emperors of the Roman empire between 27 BC and AD 476. They research on the Internet the website given to find the answers to the first six questions. Once the students...