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History·Ancient Greece & Rome·conceptual

Roman soldiers & builders

Know that Roman soldiers marched across a huge empire building straight roads and strong walls, and that some Roman roads, walls, and buildings can still be seen today — showing that the Romans were powerful builders whose work has lasted thousands of years

Suggested ages 5–7

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Evidence of understanding

  • Describe Roman soldiers as part of a powerful army that marched across an empire
  • Name something the Romans built that we can still see today such as roads or walls
  • Explain that Roman buildings and roads lasted because the Romans were skilled builders

Assessment prompt

If your family drove along a very straight old road or visited Roman ruins, could Roman soldiers & builders tell you that the Romans built things so well they've lasted thousands of years?

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