Ancient Rome
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| Ancient Rome |
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Description:
| Learn about daily life in ancient Rome. Topics include architecture, food, Roman baths, roads, clothing, and more. There are photographs of ancient art and Roman ruins, including the Colosseum and Circus Maximus. Included is an eThemes resource on Pompeii. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Ancient Rome Daily Life
This site offers an overview of daily life and culture in ancient Rome, including hairstyles, food, clothing, and education. NOTE: Some of the links under "Lessons and Links" are broken. Teachers should review these before sharing in class.
ThinkQuest: Rome
This student-created site has information about Rome. There are also several classroom activities for making your own Roman crafts.
BBC: The Romans
This interactive site on ancient Rome features interactive games, printable activities, and a glossary of terms. Also includes quizzes and exploration questions.
BBC: Roman Street
Click on "Roman Street" to begin a Flash game. Click on the objects that don't belong in ancient Rome.
Odyssey: Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Learn about the public and private lives of Romans. Includes information about mythology, household goods, architecture, and funeral customs.
Ancient Rome
Take a virtual tour of the major ruins of ancient Rome. This site has photographs and short paragraphs about such sites as the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, and the Roman baths.
Grade 6 Rome Project
Read about Roman daily life such as marriage, funerals, festivals, and medicine. NOTE: Most of the external links are broken.
Nova Roma
Try the interactive Roman numeral converter. Enter either a Roman numeral or a standard number and click on "Convert." The site includes the rules for using Roman numerals.
Pompeii: Vesuvius
Explore these links to learn about the eruption of Vesuvius.
Pompeii
Click on the links at the bottom to learn more about Pompeii. Includes photographs of Roman art.
Sample Plan of a Roman House
Click on the different rooms in this Roman house to learn about the design and architectural elements.
Detroit Institute of Arts: Ancient Art: Rome
Click on any photograph to read more information about the piece and Roman history and culture.
NOVA: Lost Roman Treasure
This site is an interactive guide to a Roman archaeological dig. The mosaics at Zeugma have been flooded by the Euphrates dam project; this site provides photographs of the mosaics prior to the damming, a virtual tour of a Roman villa with the mosaics included, and lesson plan suggestions that incorporate both the site and the video program. NOTE: The reading level may be too difficult for elementary students, but the photographs are useful.
Romans
This site for children has basic information about the Roman Empire and citizens. Includes quizzes, a puzzle, and pages for coloring.
Wallnet: Hadrian's Wall Education Website
Learn about the history of Hadrian's Wall, the Roman army, and the impact of the wall on neighboring people. Links at the bottom of the page lead to more information about Roman forts, including virtual tours and photographs of costumed re-enactors at important Roman forts along the Wall.
BBC: Romans in Scotland
You can learn about Roman activity in southern Scotland on this interactive site. Map the invasion on an interactive map, tour a Roman fort or Caledonian village, or learn about what Roman and Scottish soldiers wore.
Rome Reborn
Take a virtual tour of ancient Rome. Click on the "Gallery" to see still images and video clips of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Basilica Maxentius, and city streets.
eThemes Resource: Pompeii
These sites are about the city of Pompeii and the devastation caused by Mt. Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD. Read first-hand accounts of the eruption and view photographs of archeological digs. Tune into a webcam showing live scenes of Mt. Vesuvius. There are links to eThemes Resources on volcanoes and Ancient Rome.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10, 2.4, 4.3, 1, 4, 6, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
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