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This session offers five different activities in which home educated children can take an active role in learning about life as a Romano Briton in the years following the invasion of Britain in AD43 and their arrival in Exeter in AD55. Our schools team will inform and guide the children throughout their Roman Devon visit.
The activity day is aimed at children aged 7 – 11 (Key Stage 2). At least one parent/carer, who is prepared to participate, should accompany each family group, and remain with the children throughout.
Arrival will be from 10am with activities starting at 10.30am. Lunch will be 12Noon to 12.45pm.
We will allocate you into smaller groups 6 to 8 to participate for up to 25 minutes in each activity/tour.
£7 per child, including a private room for lunch, bag drop and breakout space.
Note charges are billed as ‘Exeter Tickets’.
Activities
Each activity takes approximately 25 minutes to complete:
Home Life
Tunics, Togas and Uniform
Roman and Ancient British Tour
Be a Roman Mosaicist and Scribe
Design Your Own Oil Lamp
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More activity information
Home life
What did Romano Britons’ have in their homes and what did they eat? Was it very different for rich and poor people? Through object handling, the children will gain an insight into life in a Roman Devon home. They can use a mortarium and pestillum, find out what Garum (Colatura) is and learn about the pottery and jewellery as well as how to use a strigil and spongia when visiting the public baths.
Tunics, Togas and Uniforms
What did a Roman and Romano Briton wear? The children will learn about the clothing and uniforms. There is the opportunity to try on some tunics and compare what girls and boys wore. They will learn who would wear a toga and how to wear one by dressing each other. How heavy was Roman armour? They can try some on and feel the weight.
Roman and Ancient British Tour
Find out about the arrival of a Roman Legion in Isca, the construction of the fortress and bathhouse. Discover what life was like in the civilian city of Isca Dumnonoirum when the legion left. What did the Romans leave behind in Devon and Exeter? Learn about the Seaton Down Hoard and view the complete coin hoard which is on permanent display.
Be a Roman Mosaicist and Scribe
How did the Romans make such amazing mosaic floors? The children will learn about the art of the mosaicist and have a go themselves using real Roman tesserae discovered beneath Exeter’s streets and buildings. What did Romans write on and what language did they use? They will be able to write words and phrases in Latin using styli and beeswax tablets.
Design Your Own Oil Lamp
Visit our Ancient Worlds gallery to look at the figurines and oil lamps. The children will learn about the history of oil lamps and how the ’Italian’ style became dominant throughout the Roman world including Britain. Using our template, they can design their own Roman oil lamp.
Event Information
Dates and Times
- 14 March 2024 10:15 – 14:00
- 16 May 2024 10:15 – 14:00
Price
£7 per pupil
Location
RAMM
