Explore how geography helped shape the Roman Empire through map activities, a modified CRQ, geography comparisons, and a Punic Wars reading (for homework). Students analyze mountains, rivers, trade routes, and strategic advantages while building map and critical thinking skills.
Explore how geography helped shape the Roman Empire through map activities, a document with a Constructed Response Question, geography comparisons, and a Punic Wars reading (for homework). Students analyze mountains, rivers, trade routes, and strategic advantages while building map and critical thinking skills.
This lesson introduces students to the key geographic features that helped Rome grow into a powerful empire. Through map activities, discussion, reading, and comparison tasks, students examine how geography influenced trade and Roman expansion.
THE LESSON:
-Students begin with a quick warm-up analyzing the effects of geographic features such as mountains, rivers, and volcanoes.
They then explore the geography of Ancient Rome through guided slides and a short video before completing a hands-on map activity and document analysis.
The lesson also asks students to compare the geography of the United States and the Roman Empire, encouraging deeper historical thinking and real-world connections.
A Punic Wars reading and map extension help students connect geography to Rome’s expansion and military success.
This resource is designed to keep students actively involved while reinforcing important world history and geography concepts. Great for middle and high school world history classrooms.
What’s Included:
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Do Now activity
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Guided geography introduction
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Video for visual learners
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Roman Empire map activity
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Document analysis
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Punic Wars reading and map activity
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Teacher answer keys
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Print + digital formats
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Editable materials