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Please note that with regard to lesson plans dealing with anthropology, archaeology, indigenous people, ancient civilizations, history, etc, there may be some cross-over and blurring of lines between the topics. For example, a lesson plan dealing with archaeology is automatically dealing with an anthropological subject. A lesson plan dealing with indigenous people is also automatically dealing with anthropology and any of them may, or may not, be dealing with history or ancient civilizations. While every attempt will be made to keep the topic lines as 'clean' as possible, be aware this may not always be possible. Appropriate grade or age levels are included with the lesson plans. The number of lesson plans available online for this topic is enormous. This site can not and does not index all lesson resources relating to things Roman. That would be impossible, as sites appear and disappear with astonishing rapidity. The following provides some idea of what is available and will hopefully be a good starting point. |
The Alphabet is Historic: The Roman Alphabet is our Alphabet__ "The Romans developed the alphabet we still use today. In this lesson we will introduce the Romans and ask how their alphabet got to us." You will find goals, procedure and needed materials. - From National Endowment for the Humanities - http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=520
Ancient Rome__ Here is a collection of lesson plans, classroom activities and general resources about ancient Rome. - From 42explore2.com - http://www.42explore2.com/rome.htm
Ancient Rome lesson plans for elementary school teachers__ You will find a collection of lessons covering a wide spectrum of ancient Roman subjects. Goals, procedure and materials needed. - from proteacher.com - http://www.proteacher.com/090084.shtml
Ancient Rome Teaching Theme- Lesson Plans, Teaching Ideas__ You will find everything mentioned in the title plus a lot more. - From teach-nology.com - http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/social/rome/
Animals in Myths and Real Life__ "Research the role of lions, elephants, and bears in ancient Roman life and mythology." A lesson based on the images found in a mosaic floor from ancient Rome. Goals, procedure, an image of the mosaic floor and other needed materials. - From Art Institute of Chicago - http://www.artic.edu/cleo/Teachfolder/MosaicHTML/FINAL/Mosaic.SocSci.3.html
BBC - Romans - Lesson Plans__ You will find two lesson plans. One for online use and one for offline. goals, procedure and materials needed. - From BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/teachers/lesson.shtml
Mr Donn's Ancient History - Ancient Rome__ A great collection of lesson plans, classroom activities and more. Some are by the website's authors and others are outside links. - From Mr. Donn - http://members.aol.com/DonnAncient/AncientRome.html#Top
I Got a Lava Livin' to do in Pompeii__ This webquest makes an excellent classroom activity. "While you are living during this dramatic and explosive time in history, you will keep a personal journal. Your journal will record thoughts, observations, daily chores and activities for yourself and others around you. Include information describing yourself and what type of person you are. Be sure to record any signs you feel might have forwarned the city of the impending diaster. You need to provide detailed descriptions so archelogists in the future can document life in 79 A.D., Pompeii." Goals, procedure. - From University of California, Santa Barbara/Designed by Robin McCulley and Kim Castagna - http://tinyurl.com/46qk5
In Old Pompeii __ "A lesson plan that uses web-linked primary resources to teach students about the destruction of Pompeii. Students read two epistles of Pliny the Younger and derive information about the Roman Empire." Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From National Endowment for the Arts - http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?ID=271
Portrait of a Ruler __ Here is a lesson based on the emperor Hadrian which is a "hands on" study of Roman art. Goals, procedure and materials. - From Art Institute of Chicago - http://www.artic.edu/cleo/Teachfolder/HadrianHTML/FINAL/Hadrian.Art.2.html
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The Rise of Rome--Law, Language, and Legions__ The purpose of this lesson is: "# To emphasize the impact of Roman law and language on the world and their influence up through the present time # To stress the importance of the military in the development and expansion of the Roman Empire and to show the close relationship of soldiers' training to Roman family lifestyle." Goals, procedure, handout, and materials needed. - From socialstudies.com - http://socialstudies.com/c/@hzKw88BEO4urk/Pages/article.html?article@WCB131A+af@donn
Roman Art Lesson__ This is a lesson plan on Roman Art. There are follow-up questions and additional links are included for more study and illustrations. Goal, procedure and materials needed. - From historylink101.com - http://www.historylink101.com/lessons/art_history_lessons/roman_art_lesson_1.htm
Roman Citizen - Can you save the Roman Republic? __ "Students take on the role of Roman citizens as they address three main problems of the Roman Empire" the page may look blank when it comes up, but just scroll down, the lesson plan is there. Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From Mr. Donn - http://members.aol.com/DonnAnCiv/RomanReforms.html
Rome's Influence__ In this lesson, students will understand that the Roman Empire, even after its decline, had massive influences on the rest of the world—from city planning to daily vocabulary. - Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From school.discovery.com - http://tinyurl.com/9rcw9
Rome's Rise to Power: The Republic__ "Students will understand the following: 1. The current American system of government at the national level both resembles and differs from the system of government in Rome from about 510 to 264 B.C. 2. Ancient Rome experienced several forms of government." Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From school.discovery.com - http://tinyurl.com/aymny