This engaging pack combines our popular History Timeline Notebook with hands-on activities that bring the Roman occupation of Britain to life for Key Stage 2 learners. Through art, maths, geography, and historical investigation, children will explore the impact of the Roman Empire on Britain while recording their discoveries in their timeline notebook.
Included Resources +
This pack includes nine activity sheets with accompanying lesson plans and a History Timeline Notebook bringing the Roman occupation of Britain to life through art, geography, maths, and historical investigation.
• History Timeline Notebook — interactive notebook to record and explore the Roman period in Britain
• Romans In Britain Timeline — understand the chronology of Roman invasion, occupation, and withdrawal
• Roman Empire Maps — explore the vast extent of the Roman Empire and its reach to Britain
• Roman Shield Design — create authentic Roman shield designs and learn about the Roman army
• Roman Coins — investigate Roman currency and what it reveals about Roman society
• Roman Mosaics — design and create beautiful mosaics using Roman patterns and techniques
• Roman Numerals — learn to read and write using the Roman number system
• Roman Pastimes — discover how Romans spent their leisure time in Britain
• Romans In Britain: Fieldtrip — plan or conduct a virtual visit to Roman sites in Britain
Key Details +
• Year Group: KS2 (ages 7–11)
• Key Stage: KS2
• Subject: History
• Resource Type: Activity Sheets + Lesson Plans + History Timeline Notebook
• Format: Instant PDF Download
• Number of Activities: 9
Curriculum Alignment +
Aligned to the KS2 History National Curriculum. Covers the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain — Julius Caesar's attempted invasion, the Roman Empire by AD 42 and the power of its army, successful invasion by Claudius and conquest including Hadrian's Wall, British resistance including Boudica, and the Romanisation of Britain including towns, culture, and technology. Develops chronological understanding of the 400-year Roman occupation. Cross-curricular links to Geography (Roman Empire maps), Art & Design (mosaics, shield design), Maths (Year 3 — Roman numerals), and DT (mosaic making).
Teaching Tips +
Roman Mosaics is the standout art activity — use small squares of coloured paper or foam tiles for best results, and display finished pieces as a class mosaic wall. Roman Shield Design works brilliantly as a Roman Day activity where children can make and decorate their shields to carry in a class parade. Romans In Britain: Fieldtrip is ideal for schools near Roman sites such as Hadrian's Wall, Bath (Aquae Sulis), or Colchester — use the virtual fieldtrip option for schools further afield. Roman Numerals pairs naturally with Year 3 Maths and can be revisited as a quick warm-up activity throughout the unit.
