Lesson 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?
Learning about the Roman invasions in Britain and explaining the reasons behind them.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Arrange the children in pairs and give each child one of the question-and-answer cards completed at the end of Lesson 1: What was it like to live in Ancient Rome?
Ask the children to quiz their partners. When both children have finished, they should swap cards with another pair of children.
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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 3: How did Britons respond to the Roman invasion?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
