LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain
Block A: An introduction to the Romans
Be introduced to the Romans. Learn a bit about the history of Rome – legend and fact – and understand
where in Europe Rome is, and how the Romans came to extend their influence and create such a large
and influential empire.
Block A: Introduction to the
Romans [3 sessions]
By the end of this block you will
have achieved the following
outcomes:
Session 1: History and English
The founding of Rome
Learn the legend of the founding of
Rome and create a drama to
portray the narrative and the
main characters.
Session 2: History
The Roman ruling system
Begin to understand how the
Roman empire over time had three
ruling systems: Kings, Republic and
Empire. Debate the merits and
downsides of each one.
Session 3: History and Geography
The expansion of the Roman
Empire
Identify Rome and Italy on maps of
Europe and then identify the areas
and countries which became part
of the Roman Empire.
Main outcome: History
Other outcomes: Geography and English

To develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of
world history, establishing clear narratives within the periods they study.
 To understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range
of sources.
 To adopt, create and sustain a range of roles, responding appropriately to
others in role.
 To share and respond thoughtfully to performances.
 To become more familiar with and confident in using language in a variety
of situations and for a variety of audiences and purposes including debate.
 To locate countries, using maps to focus on Europe.
 To understand key aspects of human geography including types of
settlement and land use.
Children will
 Recognise the legend of the founding of Rome and name the main
characters.
 Participate in a wide range of drama activities and to evaluate their
own and others’ contributions.
Children will
 Examine the three Roman ruling systems through studying information
& discussion relating to advantages/disadvantages of each system.
 Make contributions relevant to the topic and take turns in discussion.
Children will
 Examine how the Roman Empire changed areas over time and begin to
ask why.
 Identify areas of the world and label them using a children’s atlas.
 Recognise Rome on a map of Italy.
 Understand how Rome was settled and how the Romans came to
occupy other areas in Europe.
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LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain
Block A: An introduction to the Romans
Resources
Session 1
Provided: Image of Romulus and Remus; Story of Romulus and Remus.
You will need:
Session 2
Provided: Information about the 3 ruling systems of Rome.
You will need:
Session 3
Provided: Maps of the Roman Empire.
You will need: Atlases.
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The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’)
have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton
Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton
Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links,
changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use.
Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links.