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When in Rome...

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners discuss Roman social classes and create a graphic organizer illustrating each social class and its characteristics. They dress in costumes representative of their social classes as part of a Rome Day experience.
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Technology and Medicine

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars watch a video and continue with research of Ancient Rome and the quest for knowledge. They form expert groups to study one aspect of life in Ancient Rome and share with the rest of the class.
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Worksheet
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Primary History: City of Rome

For Students 5th - 6th
In 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....
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Romans of the New World

For Students 8th - 11th
Who were the Iroquois, and how did they compare with the Romans? Attached is a three-page article and a set of accompanying questions. Only four questions are included, but you could require your readers to write two or three...
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Roman Gods and Goddesses

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss Roman gods and goddess and give reasons the religion would be difficult to follow.  In this Roman gods and goddesses lesson, students read the Legend of Romulus and Remus and complete a chart on all of the gods and...
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The Roman Army

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Roman Army.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders practice their skills in researching.  Students create a poster on the Roman Army. 
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Cold Case Rome

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Pupils are transformed into detectives in the case to solve the motive behind the assassination of Julius Caesar. This resource includes eight engaging "exhibits" of unique primary and secondary sources for students to analyze during...
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Rome

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies instructional activity, students find the terms related to Rome. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Interactive
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The Fall of Rome (150CE-475CE)

For Students 6th - 12th
In 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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Rome's Violent Past

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners discuss the role of public entertainment in ancient Rome. They imagine themselves as a participant at a gladiator games at the Roman Colosseum and write an personal account of the games.
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Great Caesar’s Ghost

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils explore ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research the Roman social classes and political structure. Pupils use their findings to write diary entries that describe daily life in Rome.
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Friends, Romans, Countrymen...

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners research various facets of the Ancient Roman Empire including art and history. They write a research driven paper documenting the facet of the Roman Empire they have chosen.
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PPT
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The Protestant Reformation Through Maps

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A series of maps and photographs guide viewers through the spread and influence of the Protestant Reformation in Europe in these slides. With several bullet points detailing the causes of the Reformation, the presentation covers the...
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Enduring Influence: Rome, Greece, and Byzantium

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners explore ancient cultures. In this ancient history instructional activity, students view programs that depict the ancient Roman, Greek, and Byzantine cultures. Learners consider how archaeologists, geologists, and scientists have...
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Icon Adoration: The Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study idol worship in the Byzantine Empire and the separation it cause between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. In this Byzantine Empire lesson, students study pictograph transparencies and take a pop quiz over them....
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Create a Travel Brochure

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research ancient Rome. They examine and analyze effective travel brochures and then work in groups to research aspects of ancient Rome and present their findings in a brochure.
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Civilizations: Rise To Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover details about the rise of civilizations. In this Roman history instructional activity, students watch "Civilizations: Rise to Power," and read primary sources from different periods of the empire's history. Students...
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PPT
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From Umayyad to Abbasid Empires

For Teachers 10th - 12th
You can't truly understand the present until you understand the past. Bring a historical context to you next social studies class with an exceptional presentation on the ancient Arab and Islamic empires of Umayyad and Abbasid. Slides...
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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: Rome

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research ancient Roman civilizations, trade routes, aqueducts, and agriculture. In this Ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders view a picture of the Roman Aqueduct Pont du Gard and discuss its use in ancient Rome. Students read...
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The Legacy of Rome

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students choose an element of Roman society they feel has had the most impact on modern society. Students then trace how that particular element has evolved over time and how it has influenced the development of its present equivalent...
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Aztecs Meet the Spanish

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners simulate an Independent Counsel to represent the Spanish and the Aztecs to formulate a policy for the Roman Catholic Church in 1527. They conduct research, graph the similarities and differences, create a poster, and write a...
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Roman Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Roman history activity, learners complete the multiple choice quiz to test their knowledge on the history of Rome. Students answer 6 questions.
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The Roman Army

For Students 5th - 6th
For this Roman army worksheet, learners read passages to learn about the Roman army. Students may complete 7 activities for the worksheet.
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Primary History: The Roman Emperor

For Students 6th - 7th
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.