Lesson 3: How did Britons respond to the Roman invasion?
Exploring the different responses to the Roman invasion of Britain; debating the pros and cons of accepting Roman rule.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the cloze activity on slide 1 of the Presentation: Definitions. Ask the children to work with a partner to decide which word goes where. Take feedback before displaying the completed paragraph on slide 2.
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In this unit
Assessment – History Y3: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?Lesson 1: What was it like to live in Ancient Rome?Lesson 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?Lesson 4: Why was the Roman army so successful?Lesson 5: What do artefacts suggest about the lives of Roman soldiers in Britain?Lesson 6: What was the legacy of the Roman Empire in Britain?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 1 July 2026
