Studying Ancient Rome – Family Travel Resources for Italy
It’s always fun to learn a little (or a lot) about where you’re going on a family travel adventure. Whether you are getting ready to head to Rome or you are staying put for a while and bingeing on virtual tours of Italy, Studying ancient Rome will prepare your family to get the most out of your Roman Holiday. Choose a few ideas from each category and implement them throughout your family adventure in Italy.
Know Before You Go!
Having a good working knowledge about the basics of history and culture makes learning so much more enjoyable when you arrive at your destination. For Italy, understanding even a little bit about Roman society, and the vast (and complicated) empire, are great foundations on which to layer art, literature, geography, and science. Keep it simple or go deep. Let your passion for learning about the world around you guide you.
Books for Kids & Teens about Ancient Rome:
Games From Ancient Rome:
In ancient Rome, many played games similar to backgammon, tic-tac-toe, checkers, and various dice games. These are perfect games to pack as family travel activities to take with you and play on train rides or chilling out in a piazza. For the FREE
Families with older kids that enjoy strategy games may Ostia The Harbor of Rome – a strategy game about Roman civics and economics. Great for ages 12+ to be played at home as it’s not the best use of carry-on luggage space.
Colosseum 3D Model Puzzle – This 3-D puzzle will keep the kiddos engaged and experiencing the architectural marvel that the Collesium really was. Now that’s a STEM project! Again, best done at home, but it’s a great addition to the Reflect and
Learn On Location – Roman Style
When in Rome, do as the Romans, right? So here are some Roman resources that will make learning on location fun, engaging & memorable. Some are even suitable for use at home.
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Movies/Documentaries about Ancient Rome:
These short films & animations are
These videos, when used together, offer a broad worldview of what the Roman Empire was like for the different social classes and religions of the day. Some videos are suitable for the whole family, while others might be better for high school kids.
- History of the Roman Colosseum for Kids– YouTube
- The Roman Empire and its Effect on Britain – BBC Teach on YouTube
- Romans – The Bible Project
- Ancient Civilizations – from Drive Through History
- The 4 Sisters in Ancient Rome – NR – TedEd. Most suitable for high schoolers. Parents may want to preview it first to ensure suitability for their families first.
- A Glimpse of Teenage Life in Ancient Rome – NR TedEd. Most suitable for high schoolers. Parents may want to preview it first to ensure suitability for their families first.
- Roman Feats Of Engineering – NR Amazon Instant All about roman inventions and engineering.
Online Games & Apps for Studying Ancient Rome
There are lots of fun games all over the internet. My kid’s favorite online games about Ancient Rome are from Mr. Donn, NeoK12 & Ducksters. But I think this one is going to be the new favorite at our house! Voice Originals – When in Rome Travel Trivia Game Powered by Alexa. This game uses an Alexa speaker. How fun is that!
Studying Ancient Rome with Digital/Online Courses
A fun curriculum that doesn’t feel like schoolwork!
If you want to add in a few items that are school-ish, then these are great comprehensive curricula that are loads of fun to use.
Project Passport Ancient Rome – A comprehensive curriculum for 3rd -8th graders. It’s downloadable now! This is great
Ok, these might feel like school, but they are guaranteed to pique interest and expand learning in a thoughtful and enjoyable way. These online courses will also allow you to have everyone studying ancient Rome at their learning level all at the same time.
- Studying Ancient Rome -Elementary
- Roman Empire – KS2/7-11 year-olds
- What was it like in Roman Britain – KS2/7-12-year olds
- Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City – Highschool/College
- The Romans – High School
- A Beginners Guide to Ancient Rome – Highschool/College, Khan Academy
Visit a Virtual Museum & Enjoy a Unit Study
Throw a Roman Reflect & Remember Party as Your Final Project About Studying Ancient Rome.
In just 4 easy steps you can have an awesome year-end project to complete your studying ancient Rome. Here’s how to throw a Roman Reflect & Remember Party.
- Make some Roman-style pizza.
- Don’t forget the homemade gelato.
- Create a presentation of your favorite photos and detailed information you learned about Rome.
- Present it to your friends and family. To make it extra special, incorporate a few of these fun travel party ideas.
Make a fun Reflect & Remember evening of it where everyone gets to share what they learned. Viva Roma!
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