The Life of a Roman Soldier

Ancient Rome

This bundle contains 8 resources and is an ideal resources to teach the topic of Ancient Rome at KS 2 (YR. 6) and KS 3 (YR. 7). The overall resource guides pupils through Ancient Roman History and is intended to be studied in the following order: 1. The Growth of the Roman Empire, looking at how the Empire grew from a city state to ruling large parts of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, also introducing the legend of Romulus and Remus. 2. Ruling Ancient Rome, looks at the change from Monarchy, to Republic and Senate to rule by Emperor, introducing Julius Caesar and the first 5 Emperors. 3. The Roman Army looks at the organisation of the army and its importance in the growth of the Empire. 4. The Life of a Roman Soldier looks at the qualities a Roman Soldier needed and discipline in the army. 5. The Success of the Roman Army concentrates on the equipment soldiers carried as well as the different fighting techniques employed in Battle. 6. Conquering Britain, looks at failed attempts to invade Britain by Julius Caesar, as well as the reasons the Romans wanted to conquer Britain which is taught using a game with follow up work. 7. Roman life looks at what it was like to live in Rome, concentrating on City life and the life of a slave. 8. The Fall of the Roman Empire looks at the reasons why the Empire eventually fell, concentrating on internal and external factors. Each resource is supported by a PowerPoint presentation with learning objectives and starter and plenary exercises. Each topic has worksheets and activities to support it, all of which are differentiated to allow access by pupils of all abilities.