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City University of New York

Brooklyn College: Roman Amphitheaters

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of the Roman amphitheater, the most famous being the Colosseum located in Rome itself. These structures were used for public games such as gladiator contests.
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design

For Students 9th - 10th
In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...
Handout
Other

United Nations of Roma Victrix: Roman Gladiator

For Students 9th - 10th
An account that describes who the gladiators were, how they fought and why, how were they trained, and more. It also provides some interesting facts about them such as that there were women gladiators.
Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Gladiator: Dressed to Kill

For Students 5th - 7th
Dress a Roman for battle in the Roman Colosseum. Choose carefully! The type of armor or weapons you choose could lead to victory or death.