Page 51 - FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFE: THE ROMAN EMPIRE AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD

History Year 3 and Year 4

DEVELOPMENT OF THE EMPIRE
ROMAN VILLAS

Truth to Teach

 The building of Roman villas

 Comparison of Roman homes and modern homes

Way to Work

1. Review previous lessons, especially work done on the Roman towns.

2. Show pictures or DVD/videos of Roman villas. Children may like to bring in pictures of
their homes for a display to compare Roman and modern homes.

3. Read the section from the top of the worksheet then let the children work in pairs to

compile a list of features of Roman and modern homes.

Eg Roman home Modern home
Large house Smaller house

Built of stone, brick, cement Built of stone, bricks, cement, wood
Courtyard and garden Patio and garden
Triclinium Dining-room
Latrine Toilet
Bath-house Bathroom

Atrium Lounge
Pool Pool
Mosaic floors Carpeted floors
Altar

Stencils on walls Wallpaper, paint
Ivory, bronze, wooden furniture Wooden, metal furniture
Tables and couches Tables, chairs and sofas
Hypocaust Gas, oil, electric central heating

4. Gather back to share findings. Go through the worksheet then let the children
complete it. The models may need to be made in a CDT lesson or for homework.

5. End the lesson by thanking God for our homes and praying for homeless people.

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