The Romans

The Romans

What did the Romans ever do for us?

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The Roman Empire is one of the most fascinating and influential periods in world history, and its impact on Britain can still be seen today in our towns, roads and culture. For Key Stage 2 pupils, it offers a rich opportunity to explore how a powerful civilisation shaped everyday life in Roman Britain and how local communities adapted to these dramatic changes.

Students who take part in a Time Seekers Roman Topic Day will investigate the many exciting aspects of the Roman Empire and its influence on life in Britain. Through engaging, hands-on learning experiences, pupils will explore evidence, ask questions and develop their own interpretations of the past.

Alongside building their historical knowledge, children will strengthen key enquiry and problem-solving skills, learning how historians use evidence to uncover and understand life nearly 2,000 years ago.

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Life in Roman Britain

What did the Romans ever do for us?

Step into the world of the Romans with this specialist archaeology session. During the session, pupils will explore the timeline of Roman history, from the origins of the Roman Empire, through its expansion across Europe and to its eventual arrival in Britain.

Using a combination of artefacts and maps, as well as primary and secondary sources, children will investigate the factors that allowed the Romans to conquer and influence the lands and people around them. The session will focuses on the Romanisation of Britain, looking specifically at how Roman culture, technology, and society transformed life in Britain. Pupils will examine evidence to find out more about the changes in settlements, roads, architecture, daily life, and local customs, uncovering how ordinary people experienced and adapted to Roman rule.

Through interactive activities and hands-on exploration, students will develop their historical skills of enquiry, evidence evaluation, and critical thinking, while engaging with the stories, objects, and innovations of Roman Britain. By the end of the session, pupils will have a clear understanding of the Roman Empire’s impact on Britain and will have actively pieced together the historical narrative themselves, experiencing history through the process of discovery.

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Roman Religion - Amulets and Curses

Roman Prayers and Curses

Religion was a fundamental part of Roman Life. Most people in Roman society believed very strongly in the power of the Gods, but they also believed that the Gods took a direct interest in their daily lives.

In this session, students will explore the religious aspects of Roman life. They will find out more about the many Gods and Goddesses who where celebrated as well as the practice of sending prayers and curses. 

Finally, they will learn how Roman parents protected their children and have a go at creating their own protective amulet.

Resources Cost 

There is an extra charge of 50p per child for this activity. The children will be able to keep the amulet that they make.

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Roman Games and Crafts

Enjoy Roman past times

Most people in Roman society worked hard. For the majority of the population there was always work to be done, both at home and in various occupations for the empire. 

But Roman people also knew how to relax and have fun and could create beautiful crafts for other to marvel at. 

In this session, students will learn more about the past times of Roman citizens. They will have the opportunity to participate in several popular Roman activities, including popular board game, mosaic crafts and artwork.

Resources Cost 

There is an extra charge of 50p per child for this activity. The children will be able to keep the mosaic craft that they create.

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Ancient Builders

Become a Roman Engineer 

The Roman Empire left it’s mark upon every land it conquered, both socially and politically. 

However, the Romans were some of the worlds most celebrated and innovative builders, and one of their greatest legacies is the many impressive engineering projects they have left behind. 

In this session, students will learn about the most ambitious building works the Romans undertook, discover the many inventions and leaps in technology that enabled their empire to thrive and have a go at constructing their own engineering project.

Resources Cost 

There is no extra charge for this activity.