Roman Legacy

Children learn about the Roman legacy – exploring those things that the Romans brought which affected our subsequent history and even our language. They study the cities, the rule of law, Roman numerals and the calendar we use today, and come to understand how many aspects of modern life can, in effect, be traced back in some way to the Romans.

Includes:
- Topic Overview
- Block Overview

- Lesson 01: What have the Romans ever done for us?
Children discuss what a legacy is and explore the different aspects of the Roman legacy. They trace the Latin roots of words we use in English.

- Lesson 02: Language and the calendar
Children compare the Roman names in Latin for the months of the year to the current English equivalents.

- Lesson 03: Roman numerals
Children learn about Roman numerals. They write dates and amounts using these numbers and begin to understand how the Roman numeral system works.

- Lesson 04: Law and order
Children discuss the need for a system of laws. They learn about the Twelve Tables in 449, and then discuss the need for fair rules.

- Lesson 05: Roads and towns
Children look at where the Roman cities in Britain were located and discuss why the Romans chose to build cities there. They discuss why the Romans built good straight roads.

- Lesson 06: The Roman Legacy
Children research a particular aspect of the ‘Roman Legacy’ and create a set of PowerPoint slides to contribute to a class presentation.

Find more lesson plans and resources at www. hamilton-trust.org.uk.