Ancient Rome
Created by K. Crossley 1/26/07; updated 12/22/11
As you begin your research into the glories of the Roman Empire, look for the most interesting facts you can find. You want to be an excellent teacher for your fellow classmates! Whether you’re searching for information about Roman homes, the military, medicine or Roman leaders – you’re sure to be amazed by the power, creativity and long-lasting impact of the Roman Empire.
You are required to use at least three resources for this project, and to cite all your resources on NoodleTools. You must use ONE print resource, ONE online resource, and another resource of your choice. Be sure to cite your source BEFORE you start taking notes.
Encyclopedias
It is good to begin by using an encyclopedia because they give you clear information to start you on your research. You can use the print encyclopedias in the media center, or use an online encyclopedia (see below).
NoodleTools: Encyclopedias are considered a reference source – not duplicated from a printed work - do NOT provide the URL.
World Book Online: You will find most topics listed under “Ancient Rome.” You can also look up wars and any important persons by name. You can also click on a new resource called “Early Peoples” and then Ancient Romans. Look on the left at the Table of Contents for different topics.
Encyclopedia Britannica (Compton’s Encyclopedia is on the same link and is easier to read): Look up “ancient Rome” or any person or war topic.
Books– you must use at least one as a source
The books are available on a cart in the Media Center. You can come use them during lunch bunch days, or before school. They can only be checked out overnight – checked out after Period 6 one day and returned before Period 1 the following day.
NoodleTools: Cite as a book.
Online Resources – you may use one as a source
You may use any of our online resources. You can access them by looking on the Hoover website – Media Center – Research Resources OR to get links AND passwords, go to Edline - Departments - Media Center. The document is called “Online Resources.”
ABC-CLIO World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras - http://www.socialstudies.abc-clio.com Look up any of your search terms with “Roman” and get a list of articles, photos, etc.
NoodleTools: Cite these articles as a reference source – other – not duplicated from a printed source – database is “World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras – Publisher is ABC-CLIO (all capital letters) - do NOT provide the URL.
Ancient Greece and Rome E-Book – http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet//eBooks?ste=22&docNum=CX2897299999&q=rock63993 Use the search box to search for information on your topics. Be sure you are reading about ROME and not Greece.
NoodleTools: Look at the top of the article to find information for your citation. Cite as a reference source – online – other – yes, I will provide publication details – database is Gale Virtual Reference Library – do NOT provide the URL.
Websites – you may use at least one as a source
NoodleTools: Cite each one as a website. DO provide the URL.
- The Art Institute of Chicago - Provides a cool timeline which compares the development of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and ancient Italy, showing artwork from each period.
- BBC History: Ancient Rome - Look here for pages about the Fall of Rome, the Roman army, mosaics, slavery, the Coliseum gladiators, Roman food, and many other topics.
- Historylink: Ancient Romans - Look here for pages about most of your topics.
- BBC: The Romans - Much of this easy-to-read website is devoted to the Roman conquering of Great Britain. However, there is also info about the leisure life, families and children, technology and religion of the Romans. Look for the fun facts on each page! There is also a glossary of terms and a timeline of the Roman empire.
- Odyssey Online: Rome - Click on navigation bar toward the bottom of each page to learn about the people, mythology, daily life, death and burial, and writing in ancient Rome.
- PBS: The Roman Empire - Look for info about many of your topics here. Use the navigation bar on the right, and click on the topics to see the subtopics beneath.
- Kidipede History for Kids: Ancient Rome - Watch out for the pop-ups on this website! Here is info about many of your topics. Blue printed words contain a link to an article about that subject – click them!
- KET (Kentucky Educational TV): Mores - Find info on many of your topics here.
- Mr. Donn’s Class: Daily Life in Ancient Rome - After reading the introduction, use the Table of Contents to get around this website.
- Rome: Republic to Empire contains links to page about many topics, including the Roman army, clothing, and Roman baths.
- This Thinkquest: South Aiken’s Latin III website shares information about the clothes, entertainment, food, government and homes of ancient Rome.
- Dalton School Community: Rome Project –- There are many links for most of your topics here.
- Nettlesworth Primary School: The Romans is a website at which provides basic information about many of your topics.
Aqueducts
- UNRV History: Roman Empire website provides this page on Roman aqueducts. Click on the navigation links at the top for many other topics.
- NOVA: Watering Ancient Rome
Architecture
- Great Buildings offers this page about the Roman Coliseum, with many details plus photos.
Law
- Ancient Roman Law
- Ancient History Sourcebook: the 12 Tables - Here is a translation of the Twelve Tables
Masada/Jews in Roman Empire/Judea
- Jewish Virtual Library: Masada
- NOVA: Jews in Roman Times
- Judea, Palaestina
Maps
- Maps of the Roman World in the First Century C.E - Here are maps of the Roman empire during the reigns of Augustus Caesar, Claudius and Trajan.
- Social Studies for Kids provides this map of the Roman empire at the time of Trajan.
Military
- SPQR Online (Thinkquest) - Scroll down to choose “Res Militaris” to learn about the Roman military. You can also find info on other topics here.
Pompeii 
- Harcourt School Publishers provides this website about Pompeii. Enter at the bottom and click on the map on Vesuvius to see an animation of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Learn about Pliny, and click on a map of Pompeii to see some of the buildings that were there.
- Project Pompeii - Put together by a 6th grade science teacher, click on many links to learn more about Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius.
Roads
- Pearson/Prentice Hall: Travel Along a Roman Road – Learn about Roman road and how they were built.
- UNRV History: Roman Roads – Read about Roman road, how they were constructed and see a chart of where Roman roads were built.
- Birmingham Roman Road Project – This site show how Roman road are made, and photos of Roman Road around Birmingham, UK.
Roman Leaders
- Rome’s Pivotal Emperors - This BBC website shares information about six important Roman emperors.
- The Online Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families - This website lists the rulers of the Roman Empire in chronological order. Click on the rulers you are interested in for more information.
Roman Slaves
- You Wouldn’t Want to be a Roman Gladiator! - This is a lighthearted look at a very tough life, if you are a barbarian captured by the Romans.
- Kidipede History for Kids: Roman Slaves
- Roman Slaves
Images
You can use images from any of the database articles or websites you have used. You must save them to your Documents folder for use later in your project.
NoodleTools: Cite the database article or website for any image you plan to use in your project. For websites DO include the URL. You do NOT have to cite clipart.
- Ancient Roman Clip Art - - Here are some cartoon clip art images.
- Britannica Image Quest - Use the search box to find images on your topic. Click on the image to get information about that image.
NoodleTools: Cite as Painting, Sculpture or Photograph - photograph from an online database – online. If you find information that the image is from a museum or collection, make the first choice. If no information is given about a collection or museum, choose second option. Look under “Credit” for the artist/photographer, collection or museum. The title is under “Caption.” The year it was created is found under “Date” at the bottom. The database is Encyclopedia Britannica Image Quest. Do NOT enter a URL.
- NetTrekker - Click on Image Search on the right, under My Tools. Type in the name of the object you are searching for, or just search for ancient Rome.
- Microsoft Clipart - Use the search box to find clipart of ancient Rome.
