Understanding why the Roman army was so powerful

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of The Romans in Britain - NEW LOOK Roman army and busts

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Objectives

History

Develop a chronologically secure knowledge of world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the Roman era.
Understand how knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.
Address and devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and difference and significance.
Construct informed responses that come from the selection of relevant historical information.
Understand the power of the Roman army and its significance to the Empire’s success.

Lesson Planning

Children learn about the Roman army and train together, being given orders by a centurion. They act out a battle.

Teaching Outcomes:

To investigate the Roman army and significant Romans who influenced and made the army great.

Children will:

Explain some of the reasons why the Roman army was so successful.
Understand why someone would have joined the Roman army.

Planning

Provided Resources

Information on Gaius Marius

Unit Resources

You Will Need

Non-fiction text on Roman army and it's soldiers
Information on Gaius Marius
Bean bags
Large pieces of cardboard

Weblinks

The Roman army from bbc.co.uk