Key to... The Roman Empire and its Impact on Britain

Developed by Stuart Tiffany (Mr T Does History), this resource aligns with the National Curriculum to provide an engaging and comprehensive unit on The Roman Empire and its Impact on Britain. This module encourages pupils to explore key historical concepts and the far-reaching influence of the Roman Empire on Britain. By investigating these areas, children will develop a deeper understanding of how the Romans shaped the landscape, infrastructure, and culture of Britain.

Key Learning Areas:

• Historical Concepts: Pupils will explore continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity and difference, and significance through a variety of engaging activities. They will learn to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends, and use evidence to create structured historical accounts.

• Topics Covered:

  • The Roman Empire: Understanding the concept of an empire and how the Roman Empire spread over time.
  • Chronological Concurrence: Exploring the principle of chronological concurrence to place Roman Britain in the wider context of global history.
  • Invasion: Investigating the concept of invasion, focusing on how the Romans took control of Britain and maintained dominance.
  • Roman Settlements: Studying the significance of Roman settlements and how these shaped the development of Britain.
  • Roman Influence: Examining what the Romans brought to Britain and their lasting legacy, including infrastructure, technology, and culture.
  • The End of Roman Britain: Understanding the decline of Roman Britain and the transition to Anglo-Saxon rule.

Engaging Worksheets and Activities:

Pupils will be able to enjoy a range of activities designed to deepen their knowledge and enhance their understanding of Roman Britain, including:

• Roman Conquests: Investigating the countries the Romans conquered and understanding the spread of the Roman Empire.
• Scaled Timelines: Using timelines to sequence events in Roman history and understand the stages of Roman involvement in Britain.
• Leadership Choices: Exploring the choices of leaders like Boudicca and Cartimandua, analysing their impact on Roman Britain.
• Health and Hygiene: Discovering the importance of Roman sewers and toilets, and how these innovations improved health and hygiene for the people of Britain.
• The Fall of Roman Britain: Examining how life changed after the Roman legions left Britain and the gradual Anglo-Saxon takeover.

Skills Development:

Through these activities, pupils will:

• Chronological Understanding: Learn how to sequence historical events and make connections between key moments in Roman history.
• Invasion and Resistance: Understand the concepts of invasion, conquest, and resistance, drawing parallels between the Roman experience and other periods of history.
• Impact of Roman Britain: Identify the lasting impact of the Romans on British life, from infrastructure to everyday practices.
• Changes Over Time: Recognise and analyse changes over time, helping pupils understand how history is shaped by events and actions.

What’s Included:

• Planning Leaflet: A detailed guide to delivering the unit, ensuring structured and effective teaching.
• Worksheets and Activities: Engaging, interactive worksheets to bring the topic to life for pupils.
• Video Links: Curated video resources to supplement learning and provide visual context.
• Suggested Activities: A range of activities to foster in-depth understanding and critical thinking.

This Roman Empire and Its Impact on Britain unit is an excellent resource for teaching pupils about the profound influence of the Romans on Britain’s history. Pupils will not only gain historical knowledge but will also develop key skills in analysis, comparison, and historical narrative.

Purchase today to get access to the planning leaflet, worksheets, video links, and suggested activities, and be ready to deliver engaging and informative KS2 history lessons on The Roman Empire!