Roman government – research and debate

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of The Romans in Britain - NEW LOOK Introduction to the Romans - NEW LOOK

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Objectives

History

To understand the benefits and impact of the different Roman ruling systems.
To participate actively in a debate or discussion on a particular topic.
To consider and evaluate different viewpoints, responding to and building on the contributions of others.

Enquiry question
What were the benefits and impact of the different Roman ruling systems?

Outcomes
Children will:

Understand how the Roman ruling system helped to build the Roman Empire.
Identify advantages and disadvantages of having one leader or having a republic.
Participate in a debate to give opinions and respond respectfully to the points of others.

Lesson Planning

Provided Resources

Resources

You Will Also Need

Information sources for research, e.g. Internet access and/or non-fiction books (optional)

Weblinks
TheSchoolRun summary of the different Roman ruling systems
BBC overview of Life in Ancient Rome
Note: Both of these sites are still using BC and AD for dates.