The Romans – History Live Lesson

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Grab your class as we attempt to solve a mystery 2000 years in the making in this history Live Lesson for 7-11 year olds.

What happens in the Live Lesson?

Presented by archaeologist Raksha Dave and history enthusiast Ben Shires from Vindolanda in Northumberland. In the Romans Live Lesson, your class will become history detectives and follow clues to uncover the identities of people who once lived at this famous Roman fort.

During the programme, children will learn about the work of archaeologists and examine evidence of individuals they might not expect to have lived there.

History teaching resources

The Live Lesson features a new collection of animated classroom videos exploring the Roman Empire, with a focus on the Roman invasion and settlement of Britain.

Curriculum links: History/Social Studies/Humanities/The World Around Us for 7-11 year olds.

• Ask historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity, difference and significance in the context of the Roman Empire and its impact on the British Isles.
• Sequence events and develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, noting connections, contrasts and trends.
• Consider places then and now and how our identity, way of life and culture have been shaped by influences from the wider world.
• Compare characteristics and aspects of past societies and distinctive features of daily life in the past.
• Make appropriate use of historical terms and historical evidence.
• Explore how the world around us has changed over time.