Publisher's Synopsis
Learning about the past and the methods used to study it should help children to better understand their own and other cultures in the context of historical change. This kit aims to demonstrate that the legacy of the Roman Empire is evident today in buildings, language, systems of law and the arts.;It features a teacher's guide to using the kit, with projects such as: the games, invasion - Roman Britain, Roman waterworks, transport and communication.;A set of eight full-colour, laminated "Help!" cards cover how to find and record information, write a story, look at sources, make a mosaic, be a language detective and present your work. Photocopiable project planner cards look at choosing and researching a topic. A colour wallchart on Ancient Rome is also included, as are three copies of the Eyewitness book "Ancient Rome".