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 Rome
Third graders distinguish A.D. from B.C. on a timeline. They compare and contrast two different versions of the legend of Romulus and Remus.
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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 lesson plan, students read the Legend of Romulus and Remus and complete a chart on all of the gods...
San Bernardino Co. Supt. of Schools
Was Julius Caesar a Good Leader for Rome?
Learners consider the various perspectives that different groups in Roman society may have had for Julius Caesar, such as Roman soldiers, senators, the working class, and slaves. The primary activity involves a reading of Caesar's...
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Rome: Republic to Empire
Sixth graders discuss the rise of Rome from a republic to a dictatorship. In small groups, they role-play as congress people debating whether or not to give the president more powers. In another activity, 6th graders produce television...
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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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Ancient Rome
In these ancient Rome worksheets, students read a passage about the gods and goddesses of ancient Rome and then underline key words from the passage. Students use the words to complete the myth about Ceres, goddess of agriculture.
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Rome Comes to Third Grade
Students explore the world of Ancient Rome in this thirteen lessons unit. the rise and fall of the Roman Empire is probed. The ideals that inspired the people's sense of purpose are developed in these lessons.
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The Roman Empire
In this online interactive Roman Empire worksheet, students match 10 sentence starters with the appropriate sentence finishers.
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Rome
In this social studies worksheet, students find the terms related to Rome. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Roman Quiz
In this Roman history activity, students complete the multiple choice quiz to test their knowledge on the history of Rome. Students answer 6 questions.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Romulus and Remus
History for Kids tells the background story of the origins of Rome through the mythology of the legendary Romulus and Remus.
A&E Television
History.com: How Far Did Ancient Rome Spread?
Legend has it that Romulus and Remus -- twin brothers who were also demi-gods -- founded Rome on the River Tiber in 753 B.C. Over the next eight and a half centuries, it grew from a small town of pig farmers into a vast empire that...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman History
Roman history for kids provides an overview of ancient Rome beginning around the 5th Century BC. Site includes teacher resources.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Beginnings of Rome: Traditions of the Early Kings
This chapter in William Morey's textbook on Roman history describes the legendary founding of Rome and the reign of the early kings.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: The Founding
This chapter, from the extensive site, Illustrated History of the Roman Empire, focuses on the founding of Rome, both the legends and the historical basis.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Founding of Rome
This is the Wikipedia encyclopedia entry for the founding of Rome. Because the exact founding of Rome is unknown, this entry merely presents the most commonly told renditions of the start of Rome.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Inuit Peoples: Native Americans
History for Kids overview of the Inuit, native peoples of what is now Alask and Canada. Reference page provides a brief history and facts to remember. Includes teacher resources.