Ancient Rome – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 12–18

Why Study Ancient Rome?
Well, firstly it takes a big part of history! From the founding of the Republic to the fall of the empire its packed full of cool facts! not only that its influence has lasted into the modern era! things like Art and architecture, making the foundations of Legal systems! 

okay, cool! but...how to make that interesting for kids? Lets face it, reading about this stuff in a text book is pretty boring. maybe your kids will learn about it, but they sure aren't gonna be interested.

History shouldn't be boring! it should make kids ask more questions, spark imagination! and guess what!? you're a Homeschooler! you can change up who you teach history!

Free Learning Resources

You don't have to be a member of history plus to Learn. here are some FREE resources you can use to bring history alive at home:

General History Resources

• National Geographic — Engaging articles on Roman culture and daily life

• Ducksters — Great for quick-reference.

• PBS —Reliable resources on Roman history
• History Cooperative: Roman Weapons — Fascinating deep dive into the tools of war.

Free Videos & Documentaries

• The Genius Engineering of the Colosseum 

• CrashCourse World History: The Roman Empire – History told in a playful style. (Check out their video on the fall of rome, here.)

• The Advanced Tech of The Roman Empire 

• Timeline – Ancient Rome Documentaries  – Free long-form documentaries.

•  History Hotline: Ancient Rome Q&A —Answers to all the burning Roman questions.

Hands-On Activities & Projects

• Build an Aqueduct – Test your engineering skills to make your own roman aqueduct! Use cardboard, clay, or any other tools to design a working model with running water.

•   Roman Mosaic Making —Create art the Roman way using colored paper, tiles, or beans.

• Primary Source Journaling – Read excerpts from Julius Caesar’s Commentaries or Cicero, then write a diary from a Roman citizen’s perspective.

Books for Teens (12–18)

Here are some books to buy, or check out at your local library:

• SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome — Mary Beard

• Eyewitness Ancient Rome — DK.

• The Roman Mysteries series — Caroline Lawrence
• Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans — Terry Deary.

How History Plus Brings It All Together.

At History Plus, we don’t just study Rome—we bring it to life for teens through:

• Short engaging video lessons tailored for ages 12–18.

• Printable worksheets to test knowledge.

• Hands-on projects and critical-thinking activities.

• A discussion section for asking questions.

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