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Hadrian's
Wall Mini Unit Study
In A.D. 43, Roman Emperor Claudius sent four legions into modern-day
Britain (known as Britannia) in an effort to expand the Roman
Empire. Although the Romans were successful with their conquest,
over time they were stretched thin on soldiers in the north, or
present-day Scotland. After years of raids by various tribes,
Emperor Hadrian ordered a stone wall built as a defensive measure
and border marker in A.D. 122. Today, a large portion of the wall
still exists and is a popular tourist attraction in northern England.
In this mini unit study, you can: explore the story of Hadrian’s
Wall, read a short history of Roman Britain, browse through maps,
photos and videos of the wall, learn about Housesteads Fort along
the wall with a 3-D virtual tour, and play a game of identifying
ancient objects found near the wall.
Recommended
Resource
Eagle of the Ninth
The Eagle of the Ninth is a historical
adventure novel for children written by Rosemary Sutcliff and
published in 1954. Set in Roman Britain in the 130s after the
building of Hadrian's Wall, it is the story of a young Roman's
search to discover the truth about the disappearance of his father's
legion in the north of Britain. (Wikipedia)
Book (Paperback)
Authors: Rosemary Sutcliff
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