Learning about the Romans

Explore life in Ancient Rome with your KS2 pupils using these hand-picked Roman resources, perfect for enriching your Romans KS2 curriculum

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Romans KS2: Engaging Roman Resources for Primary History Learning

Learning about the Romans is usually one of the most memorable and exciting historical topics for primary and secondary learners. From exploring what life was like in Ancient Rome to investigating the lives of famous Roman rulers, their beliefs, and Gods, there is an abundance of physical legacy the Romans have left behind to satisfy enquiring minds.

So whether you are looking for a fascinating project to engage your learners or planning to teach the Romans for your next topic, this hand-picked collection of resources is perfect for young historians.

Exploring life in Ancient Rome

Roman Settlements
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Roman Settlements

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A lesson about Roman settlements in Britain including a recap starter, a worksheet on Roman towns, an extension on Roman houses, a video and a role play activity on Roman roads.
The Romans in Britain
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The Romans in Britain

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History Teaching Resources: The Romans in Britain. The Romans in Britain is a 10 slide Powerpoint lesson. History Teaching Resources: The Romans in Britain includes: Background to the Roman invasion of Britain. Life in Britain before the Romans arrived. Pre-Roman Britain vid...
Roman Invasion of Britain Lesson for KS2
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Roman Invasion of Britain Lesson for KS2

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Download this FREE lesson for KS2, exploring the Roman invasion of Britain - including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and printable activity sheets. This free lesson is part of our popular [Roman Britain Planning Pack](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romans-planning-11098740), recommende...
Roman Life
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Roman Life

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Introductory lesson examining areas of Roman life, with activity of Walk-About-Talk-About, including information sheets, worksheet and instructions on powerpoint.

Roman topical learning

Ancient Romans - Inventions and Innovations
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Ancient Romans - Inventions and Innovations

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The Romans were great at improving the technologies of other cultures. While they were not the first people to use cement, an aqueduct or a road, they advanced these inventions with their own innovations. Explore seven Roman inventions and innovations, including aqueducts, cement, the Julian calenda...
Ancient Romans - Roman Writing
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Ancient Romans - Roman Writing

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Teach your students about the Latin alphabet and ancient Roman writing with reading, worksheets and a fun activity. The PDF resource includes information about Roman writing including the Latin language and alphabet, old italic, classical Latin and modern Latin alphabets, Roman Cursive. There is als...
Roman Numerals mastery KS2
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Roman Numerals mastery KS2

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Roman Numeral addition and subtraction questions with numbers missing e.g. LIX - ??? = XIV ??? \+ XXXVIII = XCVI 3 differentiated sheets - bronze, silver and gold. Also, an extension task on roman numeral sequences (quite tricky with square and prime numbers) This resource has bee...

Display and visual aids

Roman Britain Timeline
Maeve Brockie

Roman Britain Timeline

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Simple timeline for the Roman invasion of Britain used for Year 3. Editable timeline and picture format included. Covers building of Rome, spread of the roman empire (including the 3 attempts at invading Britain), Hadrian's wall and the end of Roman Rule in Britain.