Y7: 2-8. Roman Roads

Year 7A & Year 7B

Today you are going to:

  • mark some work
  • learn about Roman Roads

Follow the instructions step by step:

1.

If not marked in the previous lesson…

Your answers on “Roman Aqueducts, p.33”.

ANSWERS:

2.

Now you are going to learn a little more about Roman Roads…

p.28-29

3.

You should have realized that Roman roads were:

  • very well built (and therefore lasted very long)
  • usually very straight

4.

Let’s see how the Romans managed to build their roads so straight!

Groma Explained. (1:18 minutes long)

You are expected to explain clearly:

  • why the Romans built straight roads
  • how the Romans built straight roads

5.

Watch this film about Roman Roads, made by a young student!

Roman Roads. (2:09 minutes long)

6.

Now, let’s test your knowledge and understanding of the topic on Roman Roads, by answering a few questions…

“Roman Roads, p.32”

7.

Finally, colour in the Road Building Illustration, (on p.29 of your workbook) to show how the Romans built their roads straight.

8.

Here is an extension task that you can do at home…build your own Roman Road Ice-cream dessert…!

Enjoy!

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