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We are learning about Rome so that we can create a fact poster about Rome.

What do you already know about Rome? Where is Rome located?

Today you are going to learn about Rome. In you book draw a spider diagram. As we learn about Rome you can record them on your spider diagram. Rome

Rome is the capital of Italy, a country in southern Europe. It was founded in 753 BC and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. In ancient times it was the capital of the mighty Roman Empire. Today the city is a centre of culture and tourism. People from all over the world travel to Rome to see its historic monuments and art treasures. Rome lies on the Tiber River. It was built on seven hills. Rome surrounds Vatican City, the centre of Roman Catholicism. Vatican City has been an independent country since 1929.

Places to visit in Rome is filled with notable palaces, churches, and public squares called piazzas. The city also has more than 300 public fountains. Museums such as the Borghese Gallery display famous works of art. The remains of many ancient monuments still stand in Rome.

The Colosseum is the biggest ancient amphitheatre in the world. It was built by the Roman between 75 and 80 AD. The Colosseum was used as a theatre and stadium. It could hold over 50, 000 spectators watching the Roman gladiators fight. The Forum was one of the important centres of Roman daily life. Events which took place in the Forum included: • Elections • Public speeches • Criminal trials • Social gatherings • Business dealings • Public meetings • Religious ceremonies • Educational events • Buying, selling and trading of items

The Pantheon was a temple built by the Romans. Today it is used as a Catholic The Trevi Fountain is one of the church. It was built between 113 and 125 most stunning fountains in the AD. The dome of the Pantheon is the world. The fountain dates back to largest unsupported concert dome in the ancient Roman times and it is one of world. The oculus at the top of the dome is the oldest water sources in Rome. open, allowing sunlight and rain to fall into It is mostly built from travertine the Pantheon. Some believe that sunlight from the oculus may have been used to tell time or acknowledge special days. stone, the same material which the Colosseum is made of.

The Vatican Museums are St Peter’s basilica inside the public art and sculpture Vatican City museums in the Vatican City. largest church constructed. is the ever

Food Modern Rome’s cuisine has evolved a lot since Roman times. Some ingredients used in food dishes in Rome artichokes, zucchini flowers, mozzarella and pastas. There is even a museum dedicated entirely to pasta. zucchini flowers artichokes pasta mozzarella

Can you share some of the facts you have included in your spider diagram? Rome is the capital city of Italy Founded in 753 BC Trevi fountain The Vatican Museums Vatican Has many palaces, fountains, churches and museums. in City capital of the Roman empire Rome Colosseum is an amphitheatre built between 75 and 80 AD Gladiators fought in the colosseum. have public art Roman forum was a and sculptures. meeting place during food Roman times. St Peter’s Basilica artichokes is zucchini flowers The Pantheon was a Roman church in Vatican mozzarella temple and is now a Catholic City. pastas church. It has a dome roof. the largest

Your writing task today is to take your facts from your spider diagram and make a poster all about Rome. You can draw pictures or use the picture sheet from the our class webpage. Your poster needs to have a heading. Your heading can be at the top of your poster or in the middle. See examples below. All about Rome is the capital of Italy. Rome

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Rome capital Italy country Europe founded 753 BC oldest Colosseum St Peter’s Basilica Roman empire palaces churches 300 public fountains museums ancient monuments Tiber River fought Battles largest Roman forum Church meeting place food Pantheon artichokes Temple zucchini flowers amphitheatre 75 and 80 AD 50000 spectators gladiators fight Catholic church Dome Trevi fountain Vatican Museums public art sculpture Vatican City mozzarella pastas

Plenary Would anyone like to share their poster.