Ancient Rome

February 1-12

Miss Hilton’s Third Grade

2 We e k S t u d y o f A n c i e n t R o m e
At School:
We have just completed our 2 week Science unit and Cross-Curricular Don’t Forget:
now we are moving on to our 2 week Social Studies Math
Spelling tests each
Unit. Just as we focused on Mali and Ancient Greece, We will spend a lot of time Friday
now we will focus on Ancient Rome. over the next 2 weeks
working with Roman February 15th is
We will be learning about the people, customs, religion, numerals and exploring
different forms of favorite book
education, and much more o f the Ancient Roman
measurement. Please help day!
Empire.
your child compare and
contrast various forms of Grandparents day is
At Home:
measurement. coming on
As your child shares with you what we are learning Science March 15th so
continue to ask them how Ancient Rome compares remember to
We will look at how
with Ancient Mali and Ancient Greece. We will aqueducts and other invite your
continue to review what we have learned in previous architectural designs added grandparents!
the people of Ancient
Rome. Career day is
Government scheduled for
We will compare the April 14th if you
government of Ancient are interested in
Rome with Ancient Greece
coming please
and Ancient Mali as well as
comparing it to current day contact me
US. ASAP. There are
Spelling still a few
We will focus on words openings
relating to government, available.
education, science, and
Fun Reading ancient civilizations.

Malam, J. (2001). You Wouldn’t Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!: Gory Things You’d Rather Contact Info:
susie_hilton@ccpsnet.net
Not Know. Danbury, Connecticut: Scholastic.
804-639-4272
Minnis, I. (2005). You Are In Ancient Rome. Chicago, Illinois: Raintree.
I am available before and
Visit These Fun Sites with your child afterschool. Just send me
an email or call to make
sure I don’t have another
www.rome.mrdonn.org/games.html
meeting.
www.historyforkids.org
www.kindskonnect.com/subject-index/16-history/262-ancient-rome.html