Ancient Rome

by Sylvester, Diane

• ISBN13: 9780881603903
• ISBN10: 0881603902
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-23
• Publisher: Learning Works

Summary

Museums are storehouses of interesting things that help us learn more about the natural world and other cultures. Ancient Rome provides ideas and activities to help students create their own amazing "museum" full of specially crafted "artifacts" from the ancient civilization of Rome. These projects and activities highlight the economic, political, scientific, and cultural components on which civilizations are based.

Table of Contents

To the Teacher	p. 5
Tips and Ideas for Setting Up the Ancient Rome Museum	p. 6
Invitation to the Grand Opening of the Ancient Rome Museum	p. 8
Exhibit Description Card	p. 9
Ancient Rome Project Proposal	p. 10
Brochure for the Grand Opening of the Ancient Rome Museum	p. 11
Techniques for Creating Artifacts	p. 12
The Ancient Roman Empire	p. 16
Timeline of Ancient Roman History	p. 17
Latin Translator	p. 19
Writing Tablet	p. 22
Roman Numerals	p. 24
Roman Tombstones	p. 26
Roman Roads	p. 29
Road Building: The Groma	p. 31
Milestones	p. 33
Roman Arches	p. 35
Roman Aqueducts	p. 37
Ancient Roman Coins	p. 39
Ancient Roman Clothing	p. 42
Laurel Leaf Crown	p. 45
Ancient Roman Jewelry	p. 46
Lucky Bulla	p. 48
Amphoras	p. 50
Roman Shield	p. 52
Pompeian Lararium	p. 54
Roman Glass	p. 56
Roman Mosaic	p. 58
A Roman Villa	p. 60
Racing Chariot	p. 63
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