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Are you studying about Ancient Rome this year in your homeschool?
Make your study come alive with these Ancient Rome unit study activities and ideas that we used with MFW Rome to the Reformation.
As we studied Ancient Rome in our homeschool, I looked for fun ways we could use food/snacks to further our learning. I love doing this because we already eat every day – so adding a food activity doesn’t take much extra time out of our day. I was searching on Pinterest and came across a […]
One of my favorite things about teaching my fabulous third-grade students is teaching social studies. I LOVE their social studies units because many of them are about ancient civilizations. We start off the year with Ancient Egypt and Ancient China, and finish with Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. AQUEDUCTS This activity rocks because not only […]
These Ancient Rome activities will keep kids interested while they learn about this ancient culture.
Learn about life in Ancient Rome with FREE printable history readers about the powerful Roman Civilization that ruled Europe for 1,000 years.
Ancient Rome was a powerful civilisation that ruled much of Europe. Learn about Ancient Rome with this fun and free Ancient Rome Flip Book.
Ancient Rome Book List Welcome ! If you’ve been following this series, thanks for coming back! I’m so excited to share all my favorite books for part 4 in ...
These Ancient Rome activities will keep kids interested while they learn about this ancient culture.
Ancient Rome STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Rome! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Rome STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final results section with drawings, and a reflection section. The STEM Challenges include: 1.Roman Aqueduct Challenge! Using a list of supplies, students must create an aqueduct that can transport water from one location to another. The goal of this challenge is to design an aqueduct that can transmit water from a source to at least three different locations (separate containers of water). The design must not have any leaks. Using a water can, students can test their model by pouring water from the starting point of their aqueduct and allowing it to travel to the three containers without any spilling. ******Information page and more instructions are found in the resource 2. Roman Roads Maze Run! Using a list of supplies, students must design a shoebox marble maze that is inspired from the roads that the Romans engineered. The design must contain at least 6 tunnels and a bridge. There must be a beginning and an end point of the maze. When they groups are finished, they can challenge other groups to test out their design. ******Information page and more instructions are found in the resource ______________________________________________________________________________ ✦Need assistance conducting STEM activities in the classroom? Try the STEM Handbook and Guide for Students!✦ You may be interested in these aligned Ancient Rome resources… Ancient Rome Interactive Notebook Ancient Rome Interactive PowerPoint ______________________________________________________________________________ This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations STEM Challenges Curriculum Bundle Ancient Mesopotamia STEM Challenges Ancient Egypt STEM Challenges Ancient Israel STEM Challenges Ancient India STEM Challenges Ancient China STEM Challenges Ancient Greece STEM Challenges Ancient Rome STEM Challenges _______________________________________________________________________ Tips for Savvy TpT Shoppers: How to receive credit on TpT to use for future purchases: • Go to your My Purchases page. Under each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. Be the first to know about my new discounts, FREEBIES, and products: • Look for a green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will now be able to see FREEBIES and customized emails from my store! ©2017 StudentSavvy All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. (unless you purchase the multiple license)
If you are gearing up to teach Ancient Rome and are looking for some fresh or digital-friendly activities, virtual field trips are a great way to engage students and spark curiosity while presenting information in a meaningful way. Check out these 5 low prep digital activities perfect for an Ancient History class!
Help students uncover Ancient Rome's history and culture with StoryboardThat's enriching lesson plans, biographies, and GRAPES analysis activities.
Looking for a quick history of Ancient Rome? Ancient Rome lasted from approximately 753 BC–476 AD. This period covers the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. This nutshell history covers all the events in this dramatic period, from the foundation myth to the rise of Julius Caesar to the fall of the Roman Empire.
One of my favorite things about teaching my fabulous third-grade students is teaching social studies. I LOVE their social studies units because many of them are about ancient civilizations. We start off the year with Ancient Egypt and Ancient China, and finish with Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. AQUEDUCTS This activity rocks because not only […]
As we studied Ancient Rome in our homeschool, I looked for fun ways we could use food/snacks to further our learning. I love doing this because we already eat every day – so adding a food activity doesn’t take much extra time out of our day. I was searching on Pinterest and came across a […]
Complete Living Book List for Ancient History ~ Including: Creation, Greece, Rome, Israel, Dinosaurs, Geology, Africa
Try out some of our teaching ideas as part of a themed day about Ancient Rome.
Going to 'university' in ancient times did entail not only advancing one's studies but also leaving one's family for a new environment and lifestyle.
One of my favorite things about teaching my fabulous third-grade students is teaching social studies. I LOVE their social studies units because many of them are about ancient civilizations. We start off the year with Ancient Egypt and Ancient China, and finish with Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. AQUEDUCTS This activity rocks because not only […]
Ancient Greece Book List Free World History Curriculum Hello ! If you've been following this series, thanks for coming back! I'm so excited to sha ...
Dive into a famous ancient civilization to learn about history with FREE printable Romans Coloring Pages. Fun history activity for elementary students.
Enough sightseeing? Rome Gladiator School is an highly entertaining and out of the ordinary activity. Let's be a gladiator for one day!
As a kid in school I loved when my teachers celebrated creativity in the classroom. In fact, when I reflect on my own education, the moment...
When planning for your Ancient Rome unit, you need to check out these engaging Ancient Rome activities! Your students will love these creative Ancient Rome lessons, projects, videos, and more!
The Roman game of Rota was popular with Roman soldiers as long as 2000 years ago. It's easy to play, and unlike tic-tac-toe, it's not liable to end in a tie! Here's what you need to know.
A great collection of entertaining and educational poems for kids, telling amazing stories all about the Ancient Romans. Written in a modern, lively style, these poems are fun to read but also historically accurate. The stories include Romulus and Remus , Spartacus, Hannibal, Boudica, Pompeii, and many more. Charmingly illustrated, this book will appeal to children between the ages of 7 and 12 who are studying or interested in ancient history, as well as to parents of younger children looking for an alternative to the usual bedtime story picture books.
Right now I’m in the process of creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations.. Next stop, Ancient India! 🙂 During the summertime in Ancient India (and still to this day), a monsoon would come every year, raining buckets and buckets of water. In Eastern India, a second monsoon would
Back in Ancient Rome, families didn't have a movie theater or a mall to visit on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Instead, they went to the Coliseum!
Ancient Rome is a HUGE unit. There's so much information to cover and it's hard to figure out when to teach what and how to get it all to fit in the time you have to allocated to it. So, I thought it would be helpful to show you how I plan it out. A few things before I get started: When you are planning, it helps to divide your class into 2 short chunks for 40 minute classes, 2-3 chunks for 55 minute classes, and 2-5 chunks for 90 minute classes. Each chunk represents a different type of activity (bell ringer, notes, group work; video, notes, coloring page; discussion, video, notes; notes, group work, more notes, etc.). The content breakdown below is for a 90 minute class. In a 90 minute class, I really only want students to take notes for about 45 minutes - this 45 minutes could be all at once or broken into 2 smaller segments. The rest of class is used for discussion, group work, map activities, independent research, whole class activities, etc. If you have a shorter class, you will need to break the content into smaller chunks so students are only taking notes for half of the class. If you have students who struggle with note taking, using fill in the blank notes or a coloring page version may help. When I create my Doodle Notes, I create 3 versions: (1) A blank version for students who have no trouble taking notes (2) A fill in the blanks version of notes to give to students who need some extra scaffolding - these also work well when you need to cover something quickly like when snow days, fire drills, assemblies, etc. reduce your class time (3) A version that is completely filled in - I call it a coloring page version because even though the content is filled in for students, there are still tasks like coloring in a map or answering questions that need to be done so students still interact with the material (this interaction is key - it's what helps students learn and retain the content!) These different versions can be distributed to different students based in their needs. And, then the entire class can take notes using the PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation together. Breaking down Ancient Rome Day 1: Geography and Founding of Rome On the first day of the unit, students learn how geography affected the founding of Rome including the myth of Romulus and Remus with Doodle Notes or guided notes. Day 2: Life in the Republic (Society & Religion) Before Ancient Rome became an empire with an expansive territory, they were a Republic. So, today, students will use Doodle or guided notes to learn about the social structure of the Republic between Patricians, Plebeians, the Liberti (freed slaves), and Slaves; how the conflicts between the Patricians and Plebeians led to the 12 Tables; the roles of men and women; and the Roman gods and goddesses (if you need to break this lesson into smaller chunks - a day on the social structure and the conflicts and another day on the roles on men/women and the Roman gods/goddesses works well). Day 3: Structure of the Roman Republic Government This is a tough one. It was probably my least favorite lesson in this unit until I created a Doodle Notes set that breaks things down and makes the structure a lot easier for students to understand. Students will learn about the tripartite government that is made up of the Magistrates (all the elected positions), the Senate, and the Assemblies (if you need to break this lesson into smaller chunks - a day on the Magistrates, a day on the Senate, and another on the Assemblies is a great way to divide it up). Day 4: The Roman Army and the Punic Wars This is a lesson many students enjoy. Students will learn about the structure of the Roman Army and then learn about the 1st (naval battles), 2nd (Hannibal!), and 3rd Punic Wars (goodbye Carthage) using Doodle Notes or guided notes (If you need to break it up, consider a day on the Roman Army and another on the Punic Wars). Day 5: Roman Imperialism and Reforms Expansion is good, right? Well... in this lesson students learn that with expansion came some serious problems. They'll learn about the problems, reform attempts, and a slave revolt (Spartacus) using Doodle Notes or guided notes (If you need to break it up, a day on expansion and its issues and then another on the reform attempts works well). Day 6: Goodbye Republic It's time to say goodbye to the Republic as students learn about the 1st and 2nd Triumvirates (and a little about Cleopatra) using Doodle Notes or guided notes. Day 7: The Roman Empire! In this lesson students will use Doodle Notes or guided notes to learn about the Roman Empire beginning with Augustus and covering the Julio-Claudian Emperors, Flavian Emperors, and the 5 Good Emperors using Doodle Notes or guided notes (if you need to break this content up, consider a day on Augustus, a day on Julio-Claudian and Flavian Emperors and another day on the 5 Good Emperors). Day 8: Pax Romana After learning about all the emperors, this lesson uses Doodle Notes or guided notes to take a look at life in the Empire from entertainment and gladiators to the major achievements of the Roman Empire. Day 9: Judaism and Christianity In this lesson, students use Doodle Notes or guided notes to learn about the Jews living in Judea under the control of the Roman Empire and the revolts in 66 AD/CE and 132 AD/CE, how Christianity emerged with the birth and life of Jesus, the persecution of Christians, the end of persecution and the early Christian Church (Need to break up this content? Consider a day on Jews in the Roman Empire, another on the birth and death of Jesus, and another on the early Christian Church). Day 10: The Fall is Coming! As we near the end of the Roman Empire, this lesson uses Doodle Notes or guided notes to cover the major events leading up to the Fall of Rome including the reigns of Commodus, Diocletian, Constantine, and Theodosius (break this content down further by spending one day on Commodus and Diocletian and another on Constantine and Theodosius). Day 11: The Fall of Rome After looking at the events that led to the fall of Rome, this lesson uses Doodle Notes or guided notes to examine the problems that led to the Fall of Rome. Day 12: Wrap it up My absolute favorite way to end this unit is with a simulation where students try to see if they can stop the fall of Rome (hint: they can't)! The simulation really helps them understand all the different factors that led to the fall. And, what's best, is that they don't even realize they are learning when they play it! I hope you've found this breakdown helpful! P.S. Doodle notes is a trademarked term used with permission. 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