Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of Roman Brighton and its significance in history.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: paper, pencil, coloring materials, computer with internet access.

Prep: None required.

Activities

1. Roman Brighton Coloring: Print out a Roman Brighton coloring page and color it creatively.

2. Roman Architecture Design: Use paper and pencil to design your own Roman building inspired by Brighton's history.

3. Virtual Tour: Take a virtual tour of Roman ruins in Brighton online and note down interesting facts.

Talking Points

• Rome was a powerful ancient civilization that existed over 2,000 years ago.
• Imagine living in a city like Rome where you could watch chariot races at the Circus Maximus!
• Brighton, in England, was once a Roman settlement called "Novus Portus" which means New Port.
• Can you picture what life was like for the Romans living in Novus Portus by the sea?
• The Romans built impressive structures like villas, baths, and amphitheaters in Novus Portus.
• What would you build if you were a Roman architect designing a new building in Novus Portus?
• Exploring Roman ruins can help us learn about how people lived in ancient times.
• What do you think you would find if you went on an archaeological dig in Roman Brighton?