Pompeii: Information, History, Culture |
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pompeii/index.html
This site contains much of what is needed to research Pompeii. It includes
maps, interactive activities, photos, a timeline, a bibliography, and a wealth of information on various topics related to the study of Pompeii.
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http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/pompeii/
The Pompeii Forum Project site provides documentation of the architecture and decoration of the forum, and information about Pompeii's history. Much of the text will be difficult for elementary students but the site has many images and visuals that might be useful in the study of Pompeii. |
http://pompeii.virginia.edu/pompeii/pliny.html
Pliny's Eye Witness Account of the Eruption of A.D. 79!
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Pompeii Images |
http://www.jhauser.us/pictures/history/Romans/Pompeii/index.html
This site has over 100 pictures of the streets, homes, cemeteries, drawings, murals, mosaics, and buildings of Pompeii. The photos are organized by topic.
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http://pompeii.virginia.edu/pompeii/tti/images/images.html
Photos of the art and architecture that remains of Pompeii.
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http://hypergraphia.com/francesca/QTVR.htm
Interactive Quicktime VR scenes from Pompeii.
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http://hypergraphia.com/francesca/teatgr1.mov / http://hypergraphia.com/francesca/teatgr5.mov
These are Quicktime VR views of the theater in Pompeii.
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http://wings.buffalo.edu/AandL/Maecenas/italy_except_rome_and_sicily/pompeii/section_contents.html
This site contains more photos of the remaining homes and buildings of Pompeii.
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For Enrichment and Extension |
| Roman Mosaics and Art |
http://www.jhauser.us/pictures/history/Romans/Pompeii/muralsAndMosaics.html
Photos of murals and mosaics from Pompeii |
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pompeii/pmpGall.html
This page has photos representative of some of the various art forms characteristic of Pompeii. Each photo is accompanied by a short explanation of the art form shown.
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http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/mosaic/index.htm
Make a mosaic online or use the web links on this page to further investigate Roman mosaics and the Romans. Note: You may need to change your page orientation to print mosaics created.
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| Roman History, Culture, and Language |
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/index.htm
This site contains information on ancient Rome written in a simple style suitable for elementary students. Some of the topics included are people, religion, art, sports, food, science, economy, language, architecture, and environment (includes maps).
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/
This is a kid friendly site by the BBC with a lot of information and activities regarding the study of the Romans. Some topics include Rome and the Roman Empire, invasion, rebellion, religion, families and children, technology, roads and places, and the Roman army.
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http://www.cambridgescp.com/latin/clc/onlineA/clc_onlineA_b1_s2.php
This is an excellent resource for exploring and learning about Latin and Roman culture. Students can see short Latin passages in which each word can be clicked to see its translation. Information on various topics related Rome and Pompeii are included to provide cultural background.
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| Rocks and Minerals |
http://www.lmsd.org/staff/elemtech/rocks/rocks.html
This is Elementary Tech Curriculum's website of links to various sites with information related to the study of rocks and minerals. |