GREECE AND ROME

RESOURCES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Tools of the Ancient Romans: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Rome (Build It Yourself)

by Rachel Dickinson 

Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, fascinating anecdotes, and fifteen hands-on activities, readers will learn how Greek innovations and ideas have shaped world history and our own world view. For Grades 3 - 7 ISBN-10: 0974934453

Famous Men of Greece Teacher Guide, Second Edition
30 biographies including Agememnon, Lycurgus, Aristides the Just, Pericles, Socrates, Alexander the Great, Aristotle, and Ptolemy, with an intro section on the gods of Greece and a closing section on the Fall of Greece (146 B.C.), 172 pgs, pb. Flashcards are now available for the Greece, Rome, and Middle Ages series. These list the "famous man" on one side and basic information about him on the other. ISBN:
9781547702008 Grades: 3-8
Introduction to Classical Studies Teacher Guide
With this study guide and the three texts, you will learn how to teach, learn, and master these basic stories that are so fundamental to a classical education. The guide contains a three-year reading plan, a pronunciation guide, an incremental schedule of meaningful learning activities, and much more. To understand how Christ changed the world radically and eternally, step back in time and learn why Scripture calls the classical age “the fullness of time.” Charts and explanatory notes such as “Christ Conquers Caesar” contrast the pagan and Christian order and show how Christ was the fulfillment of all of history. Read and reread the classical stories at a leisurely pace, and you and your child will have time to reflect, ponder, and wonder about the timeless and universal stories from the City of God and the City of Man. Your children will be well prepared for advanced classical studies. ISBN 10: 9781615383559
The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization
These lessons plans and activities are designed to accompany the PBS documentary of the same name. http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/htmlver/
Life in Ancient Greece Coloring Book

By John Green, Text by Stanley Appelbaum. Over 40 illustrations depict the building of Parthenon, wedding procession, the trial of Socrates, and much more. 
Grade level 3 - 8. ISBN-10: 0486275094

Life in Ancient Greece Coloring Book

Life in Ancient Rome Coloring Book
All the magnificence of ancient Rome, brought to life in 41 finely detailed illustrations depicting the defeat of Germanic invaders (c. 108 BC), the crushing of a slave revolt (71 BC.), the assassination of Julius Caesar (44 BC) and more. Captions describe Roman cultural life, major landmarks, leaders and daily activities.

Life in Ancient Rome Coloring Book
Roman Town
This archaeology computer game for kids gives them all the fun of a real archaeological excavation without getting their hands dirty! It encompasses the full excavation experience from start to finish and includes authentic artifacts and realistic backgrounds, plus accurate information about Roman daily life. It can be replayed for hours of archaeological entertainment. Teacher's manual and classroom licenses available. 

Roman Town
Clothing and Fashion in Ancient Greece
The people who lived in ancient Greece wore clothes designed for comfort and function. Their clothing was simple and loose-fitting, usually draped around their bodies. The ancient Greeks made their own clothes out of long rectangles of fabric, and little sewing was needed.

Clothing and Fashion in Ancient Greece