Ancient Rome
for Teachers
Lesson Plans, Classroom Activities, and Projects: In ancient Rome, like many of the ancient cultures, religion affected every aspect of their daily life. But so did politics. Under the Republic, they loved to hear the great orators down in the Forum, the central marketplace, while they did their shopping and visited a temple or two. It was a great place to meet friends and catch up on all the gossip.
Our Lesson Plans
Rome as a Republic (SPQR): Can you save the Roman Republic? (Roman Reforms)
Julius Caesar: Gossip at the Forum (classroom play, 1-2 class periods)
Roman Emperors: Which emperor would you choose to be your leader?
Daily Life: Compare daily life under the Republic and under the Empire - what changed and what stayed the same?
Ask Mr. Donn: Ancient Rome Interactive Quiz Questions with Answers for Kids and Teachers
Activities and Projects by many teachers
Over 90 Ancient Rome Activities and Projects - These activities can be adjusted for any grade. We hope you'll find some ideas you can use in your classroom.
Lesson Plans under each Topic, many with activities:
Geography (several lesson plans)
The Etruscans (Rome as a Kingdom)
Roman Expansion - Roads, Legion, Provinces
Cicero, Caesar, Fall of the Republic
Roman Empire Splits & the Fall of Rome
Gods, Goddesses, Myths - several lesson plans
Rise of Christianity - several lesson plans
Daily Life, Homes, Women, School (many lesson plans)
Roman Entertainment - Circuses, Coliseums, Gladiators, Theatre - several lesson plans
Art & Architecture - several lesson plans
Ancient Rome Unit (Mr. Roughton)
Ancient Rome Review Activity (Mrs. Masters)
Choose Your Own Adventure - Suggested Classroom Activities
City of Ancient Rome - Free Resources (bbc)
Teaching Ideas, Free Resources
Ancient Rome - Overviews and Units
Interactive Online Games for Kids about Ancient Rome
Free Use PowerPoints about Ancient Rome
Special Section for Kids and Teachers: Rome in the Middle Ages
Explore Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome for Kids
Quick Comparison: Ancient Greeks vs. Ancient Romans
Geography, Natural Resources, Maps
Three Periods in Roman History
Daily Life
Gods, Goddesses, Myths, Religion
Expansion
Roman Letters Home, Inscriptions
Entertainment
Art and Architecture
Roman Architecture, the Great Builders
People
Roman Emperors - Augustus, Trajan, Diocletian, Constantine, Valens
Achievements and Inventions
How the planets got their names
Achievements, Contributions - Concrete, Aquaducts, and more
Interactive Games
Play Free Interactive Online Games about Ancient Rome
Interactive Quiz Questions with Answers about Ancient Rome by Topic
Ancient Rome Five Themes of Geography
Early Ancient Rome - The Founding and Kingdom
Ancient Rome - The Roman Republic
Ancient Rome - The Roman Empire
Ancient Roman Religion, Festivals, Holidays
Ancient Rome - Rights of Slaves, Children, and Women
Ancient Roman Art, Architecture, Inventions, Achievements
Ancient Rome for Teachers
Ancient Rome Lesson Plans & Units
Ancient Rome Activities and Projects
Ancient Rome Free Use PowerPoints
Investigate Real Life Artifacts in the Museum of the Ancients