Life in a Roman Town - Worksheet

The worksheet titled "Life in a Roman Town" provides educational activities designed to immerse students in the history and structure of Roman urban life. The first activity requires students to examine images from the Roman town of Silchester, which are provided through Wikimedia Commons. These images serve as visual aids for understanding the various architectural features and their functions within a Roman town. Students are expected to explain what each image depicts and its purpose, thereby gaining insights into the daily life and urban planning of ancient Rome.

In the "Design a Town" activity, students are tasked with creating their own Roman town, adhering to the traditional Roman road layout. This creative exercise encourages them to consider the placement and importance of key buildings essential for Roman living, such as the forum, baths, amphitheatre, temples, and markets. To assist with this task, they are guided to refer to the plan of Silchester on the subsequent slide, which acts as a blueprint for their own designs. The "My Roman Diary" activity then prompts students to step into the shoes of an ancient Roman, writing a diary entry that describes a day in the life of a Roman citizen. They are given the option to write from the perspective of either a wealthy or a poor individual, allowing them to explore the social dynamics and personal experiences within the context of a bustling Roman town.