Teaching Ancient History of the Roman Empire - Teacher's Aides

Today, it's very hard to teach in the modern classroom because the kids have less than stellar behavior. It is agreed by most educators that some (well most) of this adverse behavior starts at home, some of which is diet, and much of the rest seems to be a lack of discipline at home. Thus, the kids take those attitudes to school with them. Then there is a few percentage of children who tend to ruin it for others because they are either ADHD, bipolar, or have some other type of real psychological issue.

Yes, today is probably the hardest period in US history to teach children in school, and they need to be entertained, otherwise no meaningful learning occurs. And there isn't much time for learning when the teachers are required to teach to the test to ensure that no child is allowed to advance. Perhaps it is for this reason that I recommend using documentaries on DVD's in the classroom. If your classroom has overhead projection and can use DVDs, there is one I'd like to recommend on the ancient history of Rome. The name of the DVD is;

"DVD - Ancient Rome 5000 of Magnificent Wonders" Edited by Gregers Sall, produced by Questar Inc., Chicago, IL, (2006), 1:04 hours, ASIN: B000FS2W8U.

The main body of this DVD can be watched in one classroom session at the junior high or high school level. And then the subsequent bonus programs can be watched at a later time. The Extra Bonus Programs include; Coliseum - House of Horror, Flamma a Famous Gladiator, Fearful Facts, and Inside Ancient Rome.

Although I am an adult, I can tell you that I was quite intrigued myself watching this DVD, and I gave it to a younger relative who enjoyed it thoroughly. For instance take you know that 700,000 people died in the Coliseum during the years of events that took place there, that's just one thing you can learn on this DVD, and it is amazing how much information and interesting side topics are covered in this program.

You see, learning must be fun, and entertaining, and it is great to see that the producers of this DVD production went to great lengths to entertain the audience and put forth interesting facts with great graphics. If you want to teach the ancient history of Rome to high school or junior high students, I highly recommend this DVD. Indeed, I hope you will please consider all this and think on it. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns you may shoot me an e-mail.