Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Topic
The Roman invasion

Background Information
This unit will teach the class to explore British history and the effects this had on modern life. The Romans invaded Britain nearly 2,000 years ago with evidence of their ruling still visible today. The Romans ruled Britain between 43AD and 410AD. The Romans provided us with language, central heating, straight roads and laws among other things. The Romans had a rich culture which developed over their civilization. The Roman invasion played a key part in developing modern Britain.

In this unit the children will…
Create Roman mosaics.
Explain the Roman invasion.
Use maps to explore where Romans originated.
Identify the importance of the Roman army.
Create a replica of a Roman village.
Identify the Roman lifestyle.
Understand how Romans impacted upon modern life.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Identify where Romans came from.
Discuss Roman culture.
Explore Roman artefacts.
Explain a way Romans influences modern life.
Identify how some Romans dressed.
Most children will:
Identify key Roman inventions.
Understand the importance of Roman culture.
Explore how Romans lived.
Discuss the positives and negatives of Roman life.
Evaluate if the Romans were good.
Some children will:
Understand the importance of the Roman invasion on modern Britain.
Consider the impact on their lives if the Roman invasion had not occurred.

Key Vocabulary
Invasion
Mosaic
Culture
Roads
Conquered
Settlement
Soldier
Colosseum
Villa
Temple