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Objective

By the end of this lesson, Harry will be able to understand the basics of the Roman Empire and its impact on history.

Materials and Prep

  • Pen and paper
  • Access to the internet for research
  • Enthusiasm to learn about Romans!

Activities

  • Roman Timeline: Create a timeline of key events in Roman history. Include dates and brief descriptions.
  • Build a Roman Road: Using play-dough or clay, create a model of a Roman road. Learn about its importance in the empire.
  • Roman Numeral Challenge: Practice writing and solving math problems using Roman numerals.

Talking Points

  • Roman Empire: "The Roman Empire was a powerful civilization that existed over 2,000 years ago."
  • Roman Society: "Romans had emperors, gladiators, and built amazing structures like the Colosseum."
  • Roman Contributions: "Romans gave us the alphabet, roads, and aqueducts that are still used today."
  • Decline of Rome: "The Roman Empire eventually fell due to various reasons like invasions and internal conflicts."

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