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The Other Roman Empire
Young scholars interpret their findings from resources and explain each Eastern Roman Emperor's policies. They compare Eastern and Western Roman Empires and explain how the transfer of power from the Western Roman Empire to the Eastern...
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"What Was Rome"
Eighth graders study the richness, diversity and significance of Roman Civilization. They demonstrate in what ways Rome has influenced subsequent civilizations and what is meant by the "Fall of the Roman Empire". They clarify that...
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The Roman Empire: in the First Century. For Educators | PBS
Students explore about the daily life of ancient Romans. They gain a better knowledge of the significant achievements and contributions made by the Romans. The Roman Empire in the First Century provides a detailed look at the emperors...
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Mapping an Empire
How did the expansion of the Roman Empire during the first century contribute to its downfall? Using a map of the Roman Empire in 44 BC and one of the Roman Empire in 116 AD as references, class member use critical reading skills to...
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Who's Who in Roman History
Students, in groups, produce a classroom documentary about important historical figures from the Roman Empire. They create posters to be part of a classroom timeline showing when each of these people lived and their impact on the empire.
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Getting to Know the Emperors of Rome
Heredity rule? Absolute power? Class members access Internet sites, view videos, and engage in a educational game to examine the achievements and leadership style of nine Roman emperors. Individuals then select one of these figures, and...
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Romans in Britain, or Classical Colonialism
Students identify the extent of the Roman Empire on a map of Europe and North Africa. They discuss the reasons behind Roman expansion and occupation. They read Cymbeline and write about the attitudes of 3 characters. Groups stage the scene.
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Writing Exercise: The Han and Roman Empires
Combine subjects with a cross-curricular writing exercise. Although limited as an engaging or interactive activity, this Han and Roman Empires worksheet has learners responding to 3 clear and simple prompts, each of which can easily lead...
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World History Fall Final: Ancient History to the American Revolution
A variety of topics and activities make up this presentation, which prompts viewers to answer questions from the Stone Age to the American Revolution. Note: You may find some slides more useful and pertinent than others.
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Ch. 15: The Roman Empire 27 B.C. - 410 A.D.
With some polishing, this presentation could be a good resource to a class about ancient cultures and the Roman Empire. The information about Augustus is solid, if a little limited, and could be useful to a lecture about this time...
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Geography of the Roman Empire
Students explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research regions of the Roman Empire and present their finding to their classmates. Students also use an interactive map to practice placement of the regions within...
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Roman Empire Worksheet
In this Roman Empire activity, students respond to 10 graphic organizer and short answer questions about the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
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The Fall of Rome (150CE-475CE)
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the fall of Rome. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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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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Legacy Of The Roman Empire
Students 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. Students compose letters from Roman soldiers at the fort that reveal...
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Ancient Rome: Map Work
Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders participate in activities that require them to examine the history , political structure, chronology, and significant figures of the empire.
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Rome's Influence
Middle schoolers identify ancient Roman influences in the modern world. In this ancient Rome lesson plan, student research the government, religion, economy, inventions and contributions of Rome.
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Ancient Rome: Map Work
Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome instructional activity, 7th graders use digital and print maps to examine the geography of the Roman empires. Students are assigned regions of the empire to analyze and...
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Chapter 5 – Ancient Rome
In this Roman Empire learning exercise, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages regarding ancient Rome and respond to 60 short answer questions.
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Great Caesar’s Ghost
Students explore ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome instructional activity, students research the Roman social classes and political structure. Students use their findings to write diary entries that describe daily life in Rome.
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The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian Tragedy of 1915
Students examine the fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian tragedy. In this world history lesson, students read handouts about both world history events and create presentations that feature the events.
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The Hidden History of the Roman Empire
Pupils compare entertainment in ancient Rome to entertainment today. In this ancient Rome activity, students research the details regarding the entertainment that occurred in the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus in Rome. Pupils compare...
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Byzantine Civilization: The Missing Link
Students connect their study of the Roman Empire to their study of the Byzantine Civilization. In this ancient history lesson, students study the time period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Byzantine.
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The Pax Romana
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.