Ancient Civilization Study — Rome

Rome inherited from Greece and transmitted to us — law, roads, architecture, language. Latin lives in English, Spanish, French, Italian. Indirect aim: historical continuity, preparation for classical studies, understanding inheritance.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Cultural Studies
• Learning area: History
• Level: Ages 8-10

Objectives

• Study the Roman Republic and Empire
• Research law, engineering, language
• Connect Latin to modern Romance languages
• Compare to Greece

Materials

• Rome map (Republic and Empire)
• Roman artifacts reproductions
• Latin alphabet chart
• Roman numerals
• Books on Roman history

Instructions

1. Map Rome's expansion from city to empire. 2. Study Republic (SPQR) → Empire. 3. Key figures: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Marcus Aurelius. 4. Engineering: roads, aqueducts, arches. 5. Law: Twelve Tables, Justinian's Code. 6. Latin: write Roman numerals; trace to modern words. 7. Research the fall of Rome. 8. Compare to Greece.

Educator tip

Latin isn't dead — it's in every English word of 2+ syllables. Make that visible.

Assessment

Observe historical narrative grasp, Latin engagement, and comparison with Greece.

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