The Story of Ancient Rome: A Complete Learning Journey through History, Literature, and Civics
Step into the world of Ancient Rome—not through dusty dates alone, but through a full educational experience that brings the empire to life for students of all levels. The Story of Ancient Rome is more than just a history textbook. It’s a gateway to immersive, cross-curricular learning filled with engaging lessons, vivid narratives, hands-on activities, and the tools students need to deeply understand one of the greatest civilizations in world history.

Explore the Republic and the Empire
From its mythic origins with Romulus and Remus to the fall of the Western Roman Empire, this book guides learners through Rome’s rise, glory, and legacy. Units are structured chronologically, covering key themes: the founding of the Republic, the ideals of civic duty, the Punic Wars, internal revolts, the transformation into Empire, and Rome’s lasting influence on law, architecture, language, and political philosophy.

Every chapter includes:
Primary Source Readings and Historical Excerpts
Timeline Connections with what was happening around the world at the same time (in China, Mesoamerica, India, and more)
Civics Spotlights on the Roman Senate, the concept of citizenship, and lessons in governance and justice that connect to today’s democratic institutions.

Cross-Curricular Integration for Deeper Learning
This textbook includes built-in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies connections for every major unit, giving educators and learners a richer experience and increasing subject retention.
Math in Ancient Rome: Learn Roman numerals, estimate population growth and city planning geometry, and explore Roman engineering feats like aqueducts through ratio and measurement problems.
Science of the Empire: Discover how Roman innovations in architecture, materials (like concrete), and medicine laid the groundwork for modern STEM fields. Analyze ancient technologies like roads, bridges, and siege weapons through physics and chemistry activities.
English & Language Arts: Practice reading comprehension, writing skills, and persuasive argument through Roman speeches, myths, and historical texts. Students engage with Living Books like “Detectives in Togas”, “The Bronze Bow”, “The Roman Mysteries” series, and excerpts from Plutarch’s Lives and Cicero’s speeches, guided by questions and writing prompts that explore themes of justice, duty, and ambition.
Social Studies: Trace the social classes of Roman life—from patricians and plebeians to slaves and freedmen. Examine the Roman military, daily family life, entertainment like gladiatorial games, and the cultural diversity of the empire.

Living Books and Literature Recommendations
Each unit suggests Living Books to spark imagination and deepen empathy for the people of Ancient Rome. Whether reading historical fiction, biographies, or firsthand historical accounts, students gain both knowledge and emotional connection to the time period.
Recommended Books include:
The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff
Augustus Caesar’s World by Genevieve Foster
City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction by David Macaulay
Archimedes and the Door of Science by Jeanne Bendick
Famous Men of Rome by John H. Haaren

Hands-On Activities and Projects
Each unit offers project-based learning ideas:
Build a Roman road or aqueduct model
Create your own Roman shield or toga
Write and perform a Roman-style Senate debate
Reenact historical events from the Punic Wars or Caesar’s assassination
Cook a Roman meal using ancient recipes
Make your own wax tablet or scroll using ancient writing styles

Civics Lessons in Every Unit
Rome teaches more than history—it teaches civic responsibility, the danger of tyranny, the balance of powers, and the strength of public virtue. Each unit ends with a Civics Connection that compares Roman political practices to modern government. From term limits and checks-and-balances to the corruption of populism and the fall of republicanism, students are challenged to consider what makes a government work—and how it fails.

Assessments and Review Tools
To ensure comprehension and retention:
Chapter Vocabulary with definitions and practice sentences
Map Activities to visualize expansion and trade routes
Review Questions and Critical Thinking Prompts
Cumulative Final Assessment at the back of the book
Answer Keys for instructors and homeschoolers

Why This Book Stands Apart
The Story of Ancient Rome is designed to be used in classrooms, homeschools, and independent study settings. Whether you’re teaching a 5th grader or a high school student, it adapts with layered depth, literature ties, and powerful interdisciplinary links. It equips students not just with facts, but with the thinking skills and historical understanding to make connections that matter today.

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