Daily Life in Ancient Rome Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the diverse daily lives of individuals in ancient Rome, focusing on how social class influenced their living conditions, occupations, and recreational activities. They will explore the differences between the luxurious lives of the patricians and the challenging circumstances faced by plebeians and slaves, gaining an understanding of the social hierarchy and its impact on Roman society. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Daily Life in Rome Reading Questions.doc
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete all the tables.

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Daily Life in Rome Research.docx
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