Y3 SUmmer Romans

Roman
Britain
Year 3 Summer Term
Why did the Romans come
to Britain?

Unit Overview
In this unit, pupils will learn about the Roman empire and how the
Romans invaded Britain. Using a range of sources, pupils will explore
why the Romans came to Britain and the impact they had on those
living in Britain.
Pupils will learn about the invasion of Britain and life before the
Romans conquered, They will review artefacts found in Chester and
make deductions about Roman life in Britain. After learning about the
Roman retreat, pupils will explore the legacy left behind and debate
whether the invasion was a good or bad thing.
Pupils will also explore the establishment of Christianity in Britain.
This unit builds upon the pupils’ prior knowledge of invasion and
empire and prepares the children for future learning on trade and
migration.

Golden Threads
Golden Thread: Invasion & Empire, Signifance, Trade & Employment
Pupils have explored the concept of empire when learning about the Victorians
(Y2) and famous monarchs (Y2).
When studying religious beliefs, pupils will have already studied neolithic beliefs
and the esablishment of the Church of England. This unit will develop their
understanding fo beliefs travelling via armies and trade people.
During this unit, pupils will learn about how trade and employment allowed people
in Britian to prosper during this period and this will link to future units on the
Vikings and the Windrush. It will also build upon their knowledge of farming (Y1)
and
Family Tree
Timeline:
55 BC
Julius Caesar heads first
Roman Invasion but later
withdraws
50 AD
London founded.
61 AD
Boadicea leads the Iceni
in revolt against the
Romans
122-128 AD
Emperor Hadrian builds a
wall on the Scottish
Border
43 AD
Romans invade and
Britain becomes part of
the Roman Empire
70 AD
Romans conquer Wales
and the North
140 AD
Romans conquer
Scotland
8000 BC 117 AD
306 AD
Constantine the Great
declared Emperor at
York
350 AD
The Picts and Scots
attack the border
401-410 AD
The Romans withdraw
from Britain: Anglo
Saxons migrants begin to
Settle

Love God, Love Learning, Love One Another - Enabling Everyone to Flourish
Overview of Unit
Lesson One:
Pupils will be able to explain how
the Romans came to Britain and
where from.
Before beginning, pupils will explore what they already know about migration.
Why do people move towns/cities/countries? Do they know of any examples?
Why did those people move?
Explain that in this unit, we will uncover why the Romans came to Britain. Pupils
will begin by learning who the Romans were, where they lived and why they
expanded their empire. Pupils will have some independent time to explore nonfiction
books and maps and feedback what they found out. Pupils will learn
about the Roman invasion of Britain, learning about the Celts and Boudica.
Pupils will then practise taking part in Roman drills and re-enact the invasion of
Britain through role play.
Lesson Two:
Pupils will able to use sources and
non-fiction books to find out life in
Roman Britian.
Pupils will recap on the learning from the previous lesson by using key images to
explain where the Romans came from and how they invaded Britain. Take it in
turns to explain to their Kagan partners. Did they include all key facts?
Pupils will learn about life before the Romans, including homes, beliefs, jobs and
social activities, before learning about the changes the Romans brought. Pupils
will learn that though the Celts submitted by force, there were benefits to
Roman rule. Pupils will discover how we know about Roman through artefacts
and buildings discovered during archeological digs. Focussing on Chester,
children will explore artefacts found and present their findings to the class.

Love God, Love Learning, Love One Another - Enabling Everyone to Flourish
Overview of Unit
Lesson Three:
Pupils will be able to list the impact
Romans had on Britain.
In order to recap on prior knowledge, pupils will choose an image of an artefact
and explain its relevance to their partner. Recap on our timeline and why the
Romans came to Britain.
Pupils will learn about the Romans retreat and what they left behind (aqueducts,
roads, sewers etc). Pupils will list these in terms of importance and explain their
justification.
Pupils will also learn about the introduction of Christianity to Britain and create
a comic book timeline to show the transition from pagan beliefs, to Christians
executed in Britian, to the establishment of Christian churches.
Lesson Four:
Pupils will present a balanced
argument.
Written Assessment: Pupils will
write a balanced argument for or
against the Roman occupation of
Britain.
Pupils will recap on their knowledge of the Romans in Britain by discussing a
quote from a Roman living in Britain. Pupils will then consider quotes from
different groups of people and make a list of good and bad consequences. Draw
out that invasion often results in a negative impact initially but migration can
brings lots of positive outcomes. Hot seat pupils for and against the Roman
occupation of Britain. Give the pupils an allotted amount of time to complete
their arguement before hot seating them.

Vocabulary
Historical
Knowledge
Place the time studied on a time line
Use dates and terms related to the study unit
and passing of time
Sequence several events or artefacts
Empire
Emperor
Invasion
A group of territories under one rule
A man who rules an Empire
To enter as an enemy, by force, to take contro
Chronology
Find out about every day lives of people in time
studied
Compare with our life today
Identify reasons for and results of people's
actions
Understand why people may have wanted to do
something
Conquest
A military invasion
Interpretation of
History
Identify and give reasons for different ways in
which the past is represented
Distinguish between different sources – compare
different versions of the same story
Rebellion
Celts
Barbarian
A fight against the ruler
The people if the Iron Age who occupied Britain
A person from a different land believed to be inferior
Historical
Enquiry
Use a range of sources to find out about a period
Observe small details – artefacts, pictures
Select and record information relevant to the
study
Begin to use the library and internet for
research
Revolt
When a large number of people refuse to be ruled &
take action against it
Organisatin &
Communication
Communicate knowledge through discussion, role
play and writing.
Tribe
A group of people following the same beliefs living as a
community with a leader
Key Skillss

Homework Challenges
Research a key person and write a biography.
Design a Roman town or house.
Research towns and cities where the Romans camped and create a presentation.
Assessment
Socrative Quiz
RECOMMENDED READS
RECOMMENDED READS
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Enrichments
Trip to Chester to walk the walls, visit the amphitheatre
and visit the Grosvenor Museum.

Places to Visit
Minerva’s Shrine
Chester Roman Gardens
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Wigan Roman Bath House
We challenge our pupils to
visit as many of these
places as possible.
Roman Trail Middlewich
Ribchester Roman Museum