Key Stage Two : History : Roman Invasion


This history teaching pack for Key Stage Two gets the children to investigate some of the reasons for the growth of the Roman Empire in the past and how and why the Romans invaded ancient Britain. The class can explore how the Roman civilization was founded and expanded into other countries in Europe and Northern Africa.

Investigate some of the reasons for the growth of the Roman Empire in the past and why the Romans invaded ancient Britain

Lesson One : Timeline Mosaics

Identify and sequence some of the main events that occurred in Roman history in the past including their chronological dates

Lesson Two : Founding of Rome

Discuss and write in character about a significant event in Roman history including the story of Romulus and Remus

Lesson Three : Roman Army

Investigate how the Roman army was structured and supported the Roman empire in the past

Lesson Four : Roman Life

research, compare and present different aspects of Roman daily life such as education, employment and buildings

Lesson Five : Roman Expansion

Identify and discuss reasons for Roman expansion across Europe and Northern Africa in the past

Lesson Six : Romans in Britain

Write diary entries to describe how the Romans invaded and settled in Britain in the past

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