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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Colosseum

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for kids provides an overview of ancient Rome's Colosseum, including information about the history, structure, utility and its significance today as a modern icon of Rome's past.
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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.
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Curated OER

Image Showing a Cgi Reconstruction of the Colosseum in Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area.
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Curated OER

A Photo of the Colosseum in Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay provides parallels and connections with the modern world that illuminate Rome's history and downfall.
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Curated OER

Encyclopedia Roma: The Colosseum in Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.
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Curated OER

Encyclopedia Roma: The Colosseum in Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.
Graphic
Curated OER

Encyclopedia Roma: The Colosseum in Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.
Graphic
Curated OER

Encyclopedia Roma: The Colosseum in Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Colosseum at Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
The Colosseum at Rome was the greatest of Roman ampitheatres.