A succinct and easy to follow ppt. lesson based on the Roman Trading system of imports and exports. All my students say this is one their favourite lessons, it is active learning as each student is a trader themselves. Introduce topic Print blank profit/loss sheet Very accessible to all students, age range is Year 7-Year 9 (11-14).

A writing or research task for KS3 on ‘What have the Romans ever done for us?’. A number of topics for research in a table and students can present or write their response.