starter activity

What have these animals got to do with our first lesson? Can you remember any study skills we discussed that will help you get more out of the course?

Who were the Who were the Romans? Romans?

TBAT explain key features of TBAT explain key features of life in Roman timeslife in Roman times

Learning objectives

Key words: : Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Forum, Abdicate

Your TaskYour Task Around the room there are 5 different stations Around the room there are 5 different stations

that will give you a brief overview of Roman that will give you a brief overview of Roman history.history.

On your sheets you have 5 tasks to complete – On your sheets you have 5 tasks to complete – 1 for each station. 1 for each station.

You will have 6 minutes at each station to You will have 6 minutes at each station to complete the task. You do not have to complete the task. You do not have to complete the tasks in order – just make sure complete the tasks in order – just make sure you are doing the correct task for your station!you are doing the correct task for your station!

You may not have time to answer all of the You may not have time to answer all of the questions for each task – you can finish any questions for each task – you can finish any you do miss for homework.you do miss for homework.

If you do finish there is an extension task on If you do finish there is an extension task on the last page.the last page.

Homework - PostcardHomework - Postcard

Imagine you are a time traveller who has Imagine you are a time traveller who has been able to travel to the Roman Empire. been able to travel to the Roman Empire.

Write a postcard back to the modern day Write a postcard back to the modern day explaining what you have learnt. explaining what you have learnt.

Extension: What else do you know about Extension: What else do you know about the Romans? (Think back to year 7!) Add the Romans? (Think back to year 7!) Add any additional information to your post any additional information to your post card. card.

Extension taskExtension task

Visit www.roman-empire.net and write a website review of the articles and features

Who were the Who were the Romans? Romans?

TBAT explain key features of TBAT explain key features of life in Roman timeslife in Roman times

Learning objectives

Key words: : Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Forum, Abdicate

PlenaryPlenary

Name 5 features of Roman society Name 5 features of Roman society you have found out about todayyou have found out about today

Explain which sections of your task Explain which sections of your task sheet you are missing and how you sheet you are missing and how you are going to complete themare going to complete them