Who were The Romans?

Starter: Write down two things that you KNOW about the Romans and two questions you'd like to have answered about the Romans. 1 2

Learning objectives: To find out who the Romans were and where they ruled Decide and explain what you think was most important thing the Roman Empire invented that we still use today.

The Romans were one of the most powerful, clever and successful ancient civilizations ever. They ruled over nearly all of Europe and most of north Africa, including Egypt. If you counted all the modern countries that would have been in the Roman Empire, then you would be counting 48 different countries ruled by the Romans. BRITAIN The World EUROPE ROMAN EMPIRE ROME NORTH AFRICA EGYPT

The Roman Empire lasted for over 1000 years. Ancient Rome; 753 BCE – 450 AD

Your task is to draw and colour accurately a map of the Roman Empire on a blank map of Europe. Put a map key in the corner. Extension 1 – using an atlas of Europe, identify and name on your Roman Empire map as many countries as you can that were under the rule of the Romans. Extension 2 – Think of and write down 3 things on the Romans that you want to find out more about. ROME ROMAN EMPIRE

What did the Romans ever do for us? Watch the video ‘What have the Romans ever done for us?’ and use the cards provided to list all of the things the Romans invented that we still use today.

Together with a partner, choose 9 of the Roman inventions you think are most important. Put them in a diamond ranking to show how important you think the things were that the Romans left us: Most Important Least Important

Tell how the following are similar And How they are different In your books Tell how the following are similar And How they are different

YOUR TASK   Use the information sheet to create a poster with what you consider to be the top 5 examples (most important) of what the Romans left behind. You may even think of some more that are not included on this list. You must include... Why you have chosen what you have chosen. Modern examples of your choice. A concluding paragraph using the 5 you have chosen.

Example The Roman Empire left us with many important innovations. One is a unifying language which without we would not be able to understand each other.

Review Make a decision – which thing was the MOST IMPORTANT thing the Romans left us? Write a short statement explaining your decision. I think the most important thing the Romans left us was …………………………because ………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Review: WHAT DID THE ROMANS EVER DO FOR US? GLASS CLEAN WATER LANGUAGE COINS PUBLIC HEATED BATHS STINGING NETTLES ROADS PUBLIC PARKS FIREMEN POLICE LAWS CATS CEMENT AND BRICKS GRAPES APPLES PEARS THE CALENDAR STREET CLEANERS LIBRARIES Class Vote!