Social Studies6-8
Roman Expansion Primary Sources
By Lyman D.
This 3-page packet provides 7th graders with primary and secondary source excerpts about Rome's first four periods of expansion. It includes comprehension and analysis questions to build historical thinking skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute small-group activity or homework assignment.
- Discussion question: Which source best illustrates the challenges of Roman expansion, and why?
- For struggling readers, pre-teach challenging vocabulary and provide sentence starters for written responses.
- Advanced learners can research another period of Roman expansion and compare its sources to those in the packet.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
Social Studies6-8
Roman Expansion Primary Sources
By Lyman D.
This 3-page packet provides 7th graders with primary and secondary source excerpts about Rome's first four periods of expansion. It includes comprehension and analysis questions to build historical thinking skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute small-group activity or homework assignment.
- Discussion question: Which source best illustrates the challenges of Roman expansion, and why?
- For struggling readers, pre-teach challenging vocabulary and provide sentence starters for written responses.
- Advanced learners can research another period of Roman expansion and compare its sources to those in the packet.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.