Ks2History

Art

• Make Roman tile mosaics 

• Create a clay sculpture of a Roman emperor or a statue of a Roman god

• Design a pop up Roman landmark (we like these pop-up Colosseums)

• Make your own Roman coins

• Explore ways of representing exploded volcanoes using paint techniques (check out these for inspiration)

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Computing

• Use programming software to design an obstacle course for a Roman gladiator character

• Make a stop-motion animation of the story of Boudica or Romulus & Remus

• Create and edit a video of your own version of one of the many Roman story books available

D&T

• Design & build a Roman aqueduct model that really carries water

• Make a pair of Roman sandals that fit your feet

• Make and evaluate a Roman catapult (you can find instructions here)

• Make your own chocolate Roman road (check out our instructions pack)

Geography

• Make maps to show the expansion of the Roman empire

• Find out about how volcanoes are formed and where they are found

• Compare the capital cities of Italy and the UK

• Map out where Romans built roads in the UK

• Make a tourist guide to Hadrian's Wall or another Roman site

History

• Find out about how the Roman Empire expanded and how the Romans invaded Britain

• Follow the KS2History scheme of work for Roman Britain

English

• Create your own narrative based on Escape from Pompeii (see the KS2History Escape from Pompeii planning unit)

• Write newspaper reports about an aspect of Roman life (check out The Roman Record for inspiration)

• Write instructions for becoming a gladiator and making chocolate Roman roads (see the KS2History Romans Instructions Unit)

• Create a diary from the point of view of a Celt during the time of the invasion.

• Write book reviews for a book about the Romans (check out our book reviews to get you started).

Maths

• Figure out Roman road routes around your school using only straight lines and right angles

• Learn to count using Roman numerals

• Try this BBC Romans shopping challenge and extend it with your own numbers

• Investigate the areas of different Roman villas

• Weigh out ingredients to make Roman bread. Work out how you would need to scale up the ingredients for a class feast

Music

• Explore beats and rhythms for the Roman army to march to

• Research Roman musical instruments

• Learn a song about the Romans (like this one) and perform it to an audience

Science

• Investigate the best materials for Roman helmets or shields

• Make your own exploding volcanoes (instructions can be found here) and find out about the chemical reactions involved

• Investigate different ways of cleaning old Roman coins. Try cola, vinegar, lemon juice or baking soda

• Find out what kind of armour Roman soldiers wore to protect their bodies

• Learn about our skeletons and how they are designed to act like armour for different organs