Curated OER
Julio-Claudian Emperors
In this Roman history worksheet, students read an excerpt about the emperors of the Roman empire between 27 BC and AD 476. They research on the Internet the website given to find the answers to the first six questions. Once the students...
Curated OER
Primary History: The Roman Emperor
In these Roman emperor worksheets, students read short descriptions and study several time lines to learn about Roman Emperors. Students learn about Roman history in throughout the activity.
Curated OER
Primary History: City of Rome
For this researching Ancient Rome worksheet, students investigate information about the Forum, temples, catacombs, travel, Emperors on coins and in paintings, rulers Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Hadrian, and Constantine; and government....
Curated OER
Struggles for Power
Students investigate the leaders of the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research the contributions of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius I, and Nero. Students write obituaries that feature the accomplishments,...
Curated OER
Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
Your class can follow along with this PowerPoint to learn about all the triumphs and defeats that led to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Each slide contains key information related to Roman rule, law, religion, philosophy,...
Curated OER
Fab Facts About Ice-Cream
In this ice-cream worksheet, students read an ice-cream facts passage and respond to 6 fill in the blank questions to decide how to create an ice-cream sundae.
Curated OER
Imperial Rome
Lessons about Imperial Rome can help students understand its influence on modern society.
Curated OER
History Trivia For Kids
There are 40 history trivia questions and answers. Students have to cut out the questions and the answers and try to match the correct answer to the question. The trivia questions are all related to history but from many...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of a Roman Emperor
Explore this impressive list of readings and possible writing/discussion ideas regarding the Early Emperors focused mainly on Augustus and Nero.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Emperor Nero
History for kids provides an overview of the life and controversial leaderhip of the Roman emperor Nero who served in the 1st Century AD.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Nero
Biography of Nero contains good, balanced information about this often misunderstood emperor.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness: Nero Persecutes the Christians, 64 a.d.
This article provides a general overview of how Emperor Nero laid blame for the burning of Rome onto the Christians and put many to death.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Nero and the Great Fire
Dio Cassius' history of the Great Fire of Rome in 64 CE and Nero's role in the event are recounted.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero
Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Emperor Nero
This biographical site is well-organized and easy to follow.
Friesian School
Fresian School: Rome and Romania
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...
Franco Cavazzi
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire: Home Page
This overview of the Roman Empire is organized by chapters, which include The Founding, The Kings, The Republic, Early Emperors, The Decline, The Collapse, Constantinople, Religion, Society, and The Army. Content includes several maps,...
Able Media
Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Damnatio Memoriae Roman Sanctions Against Memory
Damnatio memoriae is a term we use to describe a Roman phenomenon in which the government condemned the memory of a person who was seen as a tyrant, traitor, or another sort of enemy to the state. The images of such condemned figures...
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The Burning of Rome, 64 Ad
An article which outlines the burning of Rome the night of July 18, 64 A.D.
PBS
Pbs: Claudius
This site contains an interesting account of the life of Claudius. Includes quotes from ancient and modern historians, as well as a scathing description of his second wife, Agrippina.