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22797: Ancient Rome, Thematic Unit Ancient Rome, Thematic Unit
By Teacher Created Resources

Roman Civilization has made important and lasting contributions to the culture of our country and the entire world. Located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Rome conquered and dominated this area and gave it a lasting peace for almost 1000 years. In the process, Roman engineers made the first extensive use of paved roads, the arch and modern plumbing. This unit study covers all areas of the curriculum as it further explores Roman History. The unit includes literature selections, language experience and writing ideas, bulletin board ideas, curriculum connections, a bibliography, group projects and culminating activities. The book used in this unit, that will need to be purchased or borrowed, is "Ancient Rome" by Simon James. There are also many articles in the workbook.

343600: Young Architects Brick and Mortar Construction Kits: Coliseum Young Architects Brick and Mortar Construction Kits: Coliseum
By Educational Insights Inc.

Calling all amateur architects!

Ages 8+. Experience the fun, excitement, and pride of building ready-to-display stone replicas of world famous architectural masterpieces - brick by brick! Mix the special mortar in the mini-sized wheelbarrow, then follow the step-by-step instructions for building each spectacular structure with real kiln-fired bricks! The special mortar dissolves in water, allowing students to create and build more structures of their own design, and teachers to use the kits year after year!

Each kit includes:

  • Hundreds of real-stone bricks
  • Bags of special water-soluble mortar mix
  • Base with label
  • Wheelbarrow for mixing mortar
  • Mason's tools
  • L-shaped ruler
  • 8-page illustrated instruction guide



Slideshow pictures courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, (search for Constantine 1)