Lesson Planning
Roman Architecture
Topics Year 3
This unit is part of
The Romans in Britain - NEW LOOK Roman Buildings - NEW LOOK
Objectives
History
- To become familiar with Roman architectural style.
- Recognise some famous Roman buildings and remains.
- To use a range of tools and materials to make a simple model of a Roman-style building.
Enquiry question
What do we know about Roman architecture?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Research and draw some famous Roman buildings.
- Identify features of Roman architecture such as columns, pediments and colonnades.
- Make a simple model of a Roman building supported by two columns.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Triangular “pediments” of different sizes, cut from thick cardboard
Sheets of card for cutting out right angled triangles to strengthen pediments
A4 paper for making columns
PVA glue and spreaders
Pencils
Rulers
Weblinks
A guide to some of the important buildings in Roman Cities
BBC Bitesize film clip describing how Roman cities were designed and built