Why did the Romans settle in Britain?

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Lesson 1: What was it like to live in Ancient Rome?

  • To investigate life in Ancient Rome by looking at its buildings.

Lesson 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?

  • To explore the causes of the Roman invasion of Britain. 

Lesson 3: How did Britons respond to the Roman invasion?

  • To investigate the different responses to the Roman invasion using a range of sources.

Lesson 4: Why was the Roman army so successful?

  • To explore how the Roman army was so successful using a range of sources. 

Lesson 5: What do artefacts suggest about the lives of Roman soldiers in Britain?

  • To investigate the lives of Roman soldiers by examining artefacts found at Vindolanda.

Lesson 6: What was the legacy of the Roman Empire in Britain?

  • To explore the impact of invasion and settlement by examining the legacy of the Roman Empire in Britain.

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Assessment – History Y3: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?

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