Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: The Roman Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "The Roman Republic" by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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Franco Cavazzi

History of the Roman Empire: Roman Dress

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes in detail the clothing worn by people in the Roman times, with particular emphasis on the toga, giving its size and color, directions on draping it, and occasions for wearing it. Also included is information on footwear and...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The Roman Republic was ruled by emperors for over 400 years. Learn interesting details about the most famous one, Caesar Augustus.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman Empire: The City of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Roman Empire, The Forum is explained, from its early beginnings to the later days of the Republic. This site colorfully describes the people, shops, markets, and the "Subura."
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Emperors

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids presents a history of Rome during the period of transformation from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Students learn about this time period, the powers of an emperor, as well as some of the more famous emperors in...
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Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Empire: Marcus Licinius Crassus (D. 53 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how Crassus gained power in Rome, raised an army, became governor of Syria, and was eventually murdered.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Senate

For Students 2nd - 7th
Historical overview of the Roman Senate teaches us about Roman law during the days of the Roman Republic, Empire and the later years. Site includes links to resources for teachers, such as worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Roman Government

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids provides an overview of government in all its forms throughout early Roman history. Students learn about Roman Monarchy, Republic and Empire.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Rome for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, students will learn about the civilization of Ancient Rome. Understand the Roman Republic, Empire, how they lived, their gods, and war.
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Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Empire: Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Roman Empire.net, gives a biography of the victorious Roman general, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, also known as Pompey the Great.
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Other

Cursus Honorum

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the law of Cursus Honorum which set up a progression of offices that one must hold before they could become Consul.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Italy History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Italy including the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Renaissance, Catholicism, World War II, and current events on this site.