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England in the Middle Ages

#1 Overview
of the
Medieval
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SOTW 1: The
Glory that Was
Rome

ACTIVIT
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LESSON

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SOTW

1-10 in Days of Knights and Damsels

SOTW
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WANDERING THROUGH THE ROMAN EMPIRE-1

REVIEW QUESTIONS

SOTW 1: The Glory that Was Rome pg 1-8

What was the most important city of the Roman Empire?

(This city was called The Ruler of the Whole World.) Rome
was the most important city of the Roman Empire.
Can you remember one event that took place in the
Coliseum? Gladiator fights OR Chariot races OR Fights
between lions and soldiers took place in the Coliseum.
What was the leader of Rome called? The leader of Rome
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was called the emperor.

What does Pax Romana mean? Pax Romana means
Roman peace. OR Everybody in the Roman Empire must
obey Roman laws.
Did the Celts obey the Pax Romana? No, the Celts rebelled
against the Romans.

THE FALL OF ROME-1

REVIEW QUESTIONS
What problem was the Roman Empire having? The Roman
Empire became so large that it couldnt fight off invaders.
Why did the Romans call the invading tribes barbarians?
The Romans called the invaders barbarians because the
invaders didnt take baths, live in homes, or cook their food.
Can you remember the name of one of the invading
barbarian tribes? The barbarians were called Huns (OR
Vandals, Goths, Visigoths, Ostrogoths).
What did the emperor Diocletian do? He divided the Roman
empire into two parts.
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What were the two parts of the Roman Empire called? The
two parts of the Roman Empire were called the Western
Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire.

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Did dividing the empire keep the Western Roman Empire

strong and protected? No, the barbarians conquered it
anyway.
186191, 194195, 198-199
88-91
114119, 126127, 140142
6467, 8081
Latin
Review or learn Roman numerals.
Ezras Quest: Follow That Dog! By Rosalyn Schanzer
(Doubleday Book for Young Readers, 1994) ISBN
0385322623 Maze book reviewing Middle Ages.
The Middle Ages: Investigate and Understand the Middle
Ages by Sarah McNeill (Oxford University Press, 1998) ISBN
0195213947
Turn of the Century by Ellen Jackson (Charles Burch, 1998)
ISBN 088106369X read from 1000-1600

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Favorite Medieval Tales by Mary Pope Osborne (Hyperion

Books for Children, 2002) ISBN 0439141346

In transit

The Middle Ages by Jane Shuter (Heinemann Library, 2000)

ISBN 1575728869

requested

Investigating Medieval Times by Alison Henry (Trafalgar

Square Publishing, 1997) ISBN 0707802261
The Middle Ages by Peter Chrisp (Two-Can Publishing, 1997)
ISBN 1587280698

requested

The Measly Middle Ages (Horrible History Series) by Terry

Deary (Scholastic, 1998) ISBN 0590498487 Highly
recommended. Other books in this series are included in this
study guide.

In transit

Adventures in the Middle Ages (The Good Times Travel

Agency Series) by Linda Bailey (Kids Can Press, 2000) ISBN
1550745409

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The Middle Ages by Maria Rius (Barrons Juveniles, 1988)

ISBN 0812033868
Time Trekkers: Middle Ages by Kate Needham (Copper
Beech, 1996) ISBN 0761304819

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HISTORY
READING

Ancient Romans, by Daisy Kerr (Franklin Watts, 1996). An

elementary guide to the Roman Empire, with text suitable
for beginning readers; large print and color illustrations. (IR)
Costume of Ancient Rome, by David J. Symons (B. T.
Batsford, 1987). This small book is actually a guide for stage
costume designers, but children interested in dress will enjoy
looking at the color paintings of Romans from all classes and
the line drawings of armor, hairstyles, and accessories. (IR)
Gladiator, by Richard Watkins (Houghton Mifflin, 1997).
Although the text of this dramatic book, illustrated with
detailed black-and-white drawings, may be too complex for
younger students, the pictures of each gladiator are
captioned with one-paragraph descriptions which most
children will be able to read. (RA 23, IR 45)
I Wonder Why Romans Wore Togas and Other Questions
About Ancient Rome, by Fiona MacDonald (Kingfisher, 1997).
Each page contains a simple question (Why were Roman
roads so straight?) and a 13 paragraph answer, written in
large letters; color illustrations. (IR; may be RA for some
second graders)
The Roman News: The Greatest Newspaper in Civilization, by
Andrew Langley and Philip DeSouza (Candlewick Press,
1999). An entertaining and slightly tongue-in-cheek look at
Roman life, Roman politics, and the greatest events in
Roman history. (RA 2, although large summary paragraphs
may be IR; IR 35)
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LITERATU
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READING

Aesops Fables, by Jerry Pinkney (SeaStar Books, 2000).

Readable retellings and very attractive illustrations. Includes
the story of Androcles and the Lion. (RA 12, IR 36)
Classic Myths to Read Aloud, by William F. Russell (Crown,
1992). A collection of Greek and Roman myths, designed to
be read aloud to children five and older. (RA)
The Orchard Book of Roman Myths, by Geraldine
McCaughrean, illus. Emma Chichester Clark (Orchard Books,
2001). Stories about Roman heroes (Aeneas, Romulus and
Remus), Roman gods (Vulcan, Diana, Endymion, Mercury),
and Roman legends (the geese who saved Rome from
invading Gauls, the theft of the Sabine women), all retold for
reading aloud. Each story is 68 pages, attractively
illustrated. The previous
versionand the one that many libraries may havewas
published by Margaret McElderry Books and titled Roman
Myths. (RA 24, IR 5)
Roman Myths and Legends, retold by Anthony Masters (Peter
Bedrick Books, 2000). Beautiful (but sometimes scary)
paintings illustrate these well-told stories from Roman
mythology, including Romulus and Remus, Cupid and
Psyche, Dido and Aeneas, and Horatius at the bridge. (RA 1
3, IR 35)
Rome Antics, by David MacCaulay (Houghton Mifflin, 1997).
A homing pigeon soars through Rome, visiting ancient
landmarks and ducking modern tourists. (IR)
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LEWISTON

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ADDITION Wig with Braids-11

AL
ACTIVITIE
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(Days of
Nights &
Damsels)

Pocket & Almoner-15

Shoes-20

Poulaines-22

ART

Flying Around the Roman

Empire-3

Panty hose
Scissors
Ribbons
Needle & Thread
(Optional)
2 12 inch felt squares
Belt or cord
Scissors
Glue or large sewing
needle and embroidery
thread or lightweight yarn
Sock
Yarn
Large chamois (in the
auto supply section of a
variety store)
Newspaper
Pencil
Scissors
construction paper
yarn
pencil
scissors
hole punch
Flying Carpet Figure (Student
Page 3)

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PROJECT

Photograph of you (that you

can cut up)
Wall map
Masking tape
Chapter 1 map
Washable markers
Large oor space
Wide end rolls of newsprint
paper (available at your local
newspaper printer, usually at a
very
low price)

Roman Empire from a

Carpet View-5

ACTIVITY
PROJECT
COOKING
PROJECT

Eat Like a Roman Soldier-5

Foil
New potatoes cut in medium
chunks
Hamburger shaped in patties
Other vegetables that you
favor
Sliced onion
Salt to taste
Carrots, peeled and sliced
long ways
Fire pit outside (if possible),
use a grill, or bake inside in

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CRAFT
PROJECT

Make a Roman Legions

Signum or Standard-3

Cookie Dough Roman Pillar4

GAME
PROJECT
SEWING
PROJECT
WRITING
PROJECT
SOTW

oven
Long cardboard tube (from
wrapping paper)
Aluminum foil
Construction paper
Lengths of ribbon or yarn
Cardstock or lightweight
cardboard
Glue, scissors, pen and
crayons
Eagle or laurel templates
(Student Pages 4 and 5)
Sugar cookie dough (a nice,
sturdy recipe below)
Oven
Spatula, kitchen knife and/or
toothpick
Cookie sheet (greased)

The Roman Empire (Student Page 1, answer 254)

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COLORIN
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HOD
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MOVIES /
VIDEOS

A Barbarian (Student Page 2)

The Dark Ages-NETFLIX DVD

Beginning with Rome's fall in the fifth century, this History
Channel presentation sheds light on the Dark Ages, covering
the continent-wide chaos, including raids by Vikings, Vandals
and Visigoths, bubonic plague, famine, civil unrest and more.
The program takes viewers from the darkest of times to the
dawn of a new beginning as the turmoil besieging Europe
gives rise to the Crusades, the Enlightenment and the
Renaissance.
Monarchy: Series 1
Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages-DISCOVERY
EDUCATION
A cartoon depiction of the Middle Ages. Stitch and Mo read
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between the lines in history textbooks, traveling back in time

to reveal the dirty facts about medieval society!

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PG 186-187 The Roman Army

Website 1
Browse photos of a Roman army re-enactment group. (The
re-enactment took place at the National Roman Legion
Museum in Caerleon, Wales, site of a Roman fort in 75AD.)
Website 2
Build a Roman fort.
Website 3
Watch video clips of a re-enactment group for a glimpse into
the lives of Roman soldiers.
Website 4
Help a Roman soldier to get dressed. (Click on "Roman
Legionary".)
PG 188-189 Life in a Roman Town
Website 1
Explore the Roman town of Pompeii. (Click on "Virtual Tour"
to explore the town.)
Website 2
Spend a day at the Roman baths, and then see if you can
construct an aqueduct.
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Website 3
Pictures and mosaics of everyday life in Pompeii.
Website 4
Read excerpts of Pliny the Younger's eyewitness account of
the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. (The excerpts begin
below the map. To view pictures on this webpage, click on
the images to see larger versions.)
Website 5
Take a guided tour of a Roman villa.
PG 190-191 Fun & Games
Website 1
Prepare a gladiator for combat in an online game.
Website 2
Read about different types of gladiators. (Click on "Fighting
styles".)
Website 3
Investigate how the Colosseum was built.
Website 4
See photos of actors dressed as Roman soldiers, chariot
drivers and gladiators. (Click on "View Slide Show".)

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PG 194-195 The Fall of Rome

Website 1
Animated map of Diocletian's division of the Roman Empire.
Website 2
See the barbarian invasion routes across the Roman Empire
with an animated map.
Website 3
A gallery of Rome's greatest enemies.
Website 4
Explore a timeline of key events in Roman history. (Click on
the yellow diamonds in timeline at the top of the webpage.)
Website 5
View some portraits of famous Roman emperors.
Website 6
Solve crosswords about the rise and fall of Rome. (Click on
chapters 13, 14, or 15.)
Website 7
See some Roman coins and find out what they tell us about
the Romans in ancient Britain. (Click on "Every coin tells a
story".)
PG 198-199 Looking at the Medieval World

Website 1
See reconstructions of how a castle looked at key periods in
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its history. (Click on "The Motte and Bailey Castle" then

"what the Motte and Bailey looked like" in the last
paragraph, click on "play" then click on the play button. NB
Wait for the animation to load.)
Website 2
See inside a Scottish castle.
Website 3
Explore medieval castles in the UK. (Scroll down and click on
a name of a castle in the text.)
Website 4
Watch a slide show about medieval manuscripts, find out
how they were made and design your own.
Website 5
Investigate the history and design of Weoley Castle, a
medieval manor house similar to a castle.
PG 186-187 The Roman Army
Map of the Roman Empire
Emperor Augustus
Emperor Trajan
Roman legionary
PG 188-189 Life in a Roman Town
Statue of Jupiter
Atrium of a Roman house
PG 190-191 Fun & Games
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Two gladiators
Sea battle at the Colosseum
Driver and horses in a chariot race
Actors in their costumes
PG 194-195 The Fall of Rome
Map of the barbarian invasions
Germanic warrior
Diocletian and Maximian with deputies
Mosaic of Constantine
Hun warriors in battle

FIELD
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