David Macaulay: Master Plan For Building Roman Cities
ROMAN CITY
CFE 3292V OPEN CAPTIONED PBS VIDEO 1994 Grade Levels: 9-13+ 57 minutes 1 Instructional Graphic Enclosed
DESCRIPTION
Author David Macaulay reveals the master plan for building Roman cities by analyzing ancient ruins in France and in Italy. Roman cities were built around a forum, or center, which contained temples, markets, amphitheaters, and government buildings. These were surrounded by walls and cleverly built aqueducts which supplied water to city reservoirs. An animated segment describes how the Romans treated the Gauls after their conquest.
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
• To examine the ancient Roman city and its influence on later cities. • To depict a fictional story of the relationship between the conquerors and the conquered …show more content…
After researching the legend of Romulus and Remus, tell it in American Sign Language. 2. Invite a language teacher to discuss the influence of Latin, the language of the Romans, on the English language.
INSTRUCTIONAL GRAPHICS
One instructional graphic is included with this lesson guide. It may be enlarged and used to create transparencies or copies. • PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
SUMMARY
The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were covered by volcanic ash and mud. These cities lay buried for over 1600 years before their excavation revealed a picture of everyday life of civilization in the Roman Empire. The remains of the Roman Empire may be found on three continents. The Romans built cities in the lands they conquered in order to spread their civilization. Many modern cities have their roots in ancient Roman cities, in the way great public buildings and theaters are built, in the way that streets are laid out, even in the ways water is supplied. To the Romans, the city was the center of culture. Legend says that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, two princes who were cast out but saved and nurtured by a wolf. …show more content…
During the Roman Empire, many conquered peoples became assimilated and gained status. The Roman city was a crucible of thought and change, as well as being livable and thoughtfully designed. The designers tried to limit cities’ sizes. Though much of the Romans’ vision of life was brutal and repulsive, part of it was brilliantly progressive. Roman technology and city planning were unparalleled in the ancient Western
CFE 3292V OPEN CAPTIONED PBS VIDEO 1994 Grade Levels: 9-13+ 57 minutes 1 Instructional Graphic Enclosed
DESCRIPTION
Author David Macaulay reveals the master plan for building Roman cities by analyzing ancient ruins in France and in Italy. Roman cities were built around a forum, or center, which contained temples, markets, amphitheaters, and government buildings. These were surrounded by walls and cleverly built aqueducts which supplied water to city reservoirs. An animated segment describes how the Romans treated the Gauls after their conquest.
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
• To examine the ancient Roman city and its influence on later cities. • To depict a fictional story of the relationship between the conquerors and the conquered …show more content…
After researching the legend of Romulus and Remus, tell it in American Sign Language. 2. Invite a language teacher to discuss the influence of Latin, the language of the Romans, on the English language.
INSTRUCTIONAL GRAPHICS
One instructional graphic is included with this lesson guide. It may be enlarged and used to create transparencies or copies. • PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
SUMMARY
The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were covered by volcanic ash and mud. These cities lay buried for over 1600 years before their excavation revealed a picture of everyday life of civilization in the Roman Empire. The remains of the Roman Empire may be found on three continents. The Romans built cities in the lands they conquered in order to spread their civilization. Many modern cities have their roots in ancient Roman cities, in the way great public buildings and theaters are built, in the way that streets are laid out, even in the ways water is supplied. To the Romans, the city was the center of culture. Legend says that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, two princes who were cast out but saved and nurtured by a wolf. …show more content…
During the Roman Empire, many conquered peoples became assimilated and gained status. The Roman city was a crucible of thought and change, as well as being livable and thoughtfully designed. The designers tried to limit cities’ sizes. Though much of the Romans’ vision of life was brutal and repulsive, part of it was brilliantly progressive. Roman technology and city planning were unparalleled in the ancient Western