Location
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to identify and compare the key features of a Roman Town House, and will be able to describe important Roman locations in Dorchester.
Duration
1 hour
Overview
In this lesson students will explore important Roman locations in Dorchester and their different uses.
From there, they will focus in on a Roman town house and use oracy activities to describe the rooms before comparing it to more modern houses.
Atriums to courtyards, dining rooms to shrines; take your students back in time and through the keyhole, stopping to admire the mosaics along the way.
Curriculum Links
KS2 History
- learn about The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain
- a local history study
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How to get there
This lesson is designed to be taught in a classroom. However, if you would like to visit the Roman House in Dorchester with your class, please use either of the options below to help plan your journey.
The nearest station is Dorchester West
