Lesson Planning
Lower Key Stage 2 The Romans in Britain - NEW LOOK
Introduction to the Romans - NEW LOOK
Be introduced to the Romans. Learn a bit about the history of Rome – legend and fact – and understand where in Europe Rome is, and how the Romans came to extend their influence and create such a large and influential empire.
Session 1 The legend of how Rome was founded
Objectives
History
- To learn about the legend of the founding of Rome and place events into the correct periods of time.
- To retell a story, speaking clearly and with expression.
- To contribute thoughtful and considerate responses to the performances of others.
Enquiry question
What do we know about the legend of how Rome was founded?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Begin to understand the chronology of the founding of Rome within western history.
- Understand that one way we know about the past is from stories.
- Retell the story of Romulus and Remus.
- Share and respond thoughtfully to performances.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
There are no particular resources or weblinks needed for this session.
Session 2 Roman government – research and debate
Objectives
History
- To understand the benefits and impact of the different Roman ruling systems.
- To participate actively in a debate or discussion on a particular topic.
- To consider and evaluate different viewpoints, responding to and building on the contributions of others.
Enquiry question
What were the benefits and impact of the different Roman ruling systems?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Understand how the Roman ruling system helped to build the Roman Empire.
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of having one leader or having a republic.
- Participate in a debate to give opinions and respond respectfully to the points of others.
Lesson Planning
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Information sources for research, e.g. Internet access and/or non-fiction books (optional)
Weblinks
TheSchoolRun summary of the different Roman ruling systems
BBC overview of Life in Ancient Rome
Note: Both of these sites are still using BC and AD for dates.
Session 3 The Roman Empire geographically over time
Objectives
History
- To examine how the lands within the Roman Empire changed over time and begin to understand why.
- To use an atlas to name and locate countries in Europe on a map.
- To understand what a key on a map is for.
Enquiry question
How and why did the lands within the Roman Empire change over time?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Be aware of the significance and size of the Roman Empire.
- Understand why and how the lands within Roman Empire changed over time.
- Locate countries in Europe.
- Draw a key to identify different features on a map.
Lesson Planning
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Atlases / world maps
Weblinks
Maps showing the changes during the three Roman ruling systems.