Mystery task based around a potential new recruit called 'Bert' who wants to join the Roman army and pupils examine the criteria using sources and decide if Bert has the skills to join. Writing frame provided on the PowerPoint. Differentiated sources provided.

Pupils will use the map to learn about how the Roman Empire operated. To investigate what was the Roman Empire and how did it benefit the Romans. Uses 'Point, Evidence, Explanation' (In the form of a Dragon called 'Pee the Dragon') and is colour coded to show how to structure an answer in this way.

An introduction lesson to the topic of 'The Romans'. Learning Objectives: To understand the story behind the Roman Empire. Pupils use the written story to create a storyboard showing the formation of Rome according to legend. Pupils then asked to question the validity. This story is based on Roman Mythology. Why does this story make it difficult for Historians to know the truth about how Rome began? Which other evidence could they use to help them find out about this?