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Getting my kids interested in history and culture can be a challenge. But combine learning with a video game, my kids are instantly interested. That’s what Roman Town does.

Cristine Struble

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Home School: A Fun Educational Game

Are you looking for a way to spice up your ancient history lessons? Roman Town gives you what text books can't: a first hand look into Roman life. Archaeology brings history to life in a way that entices kids to learn and discover, but never before has there been a way to experience archaeology in an interactive, hands-on way. Roman Town takes history out of the museum and brings it directly to you!

Explore the 3D rendered town of Fossura, destroyed in 79 AD by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Roman Town is a real archaeological dig. Find artifacts--pottery, bones, coins, paintings--and play games that bring them to life.

Solve mysteries from the past and discover the details of daily life centuries ago. Archaeology is a wonderful teaching tool, encouraging kids to use existing skills in new ways while also encouraging a life-long interest in history and science. Roman Town brings all of this to you in one simple package--just install the game and within minutes you will be immersed in history!

Roman Town's authentic artifacts and historically accurate information make it a great centerpiece for a unit on Roman history.

The possibilities for further study are endless. Use Roman Town to build vocabulary, improve reading comprehension, develop analytical thinking skills, and encourage creative investigation. And the best part is, it's fun! Roman Town is truly an educational game. Designed by a teacher, Roman Town emphasizes student driven learning, problem solving, and analytical thinking. In-game quizzes ensure that your child is learning, while the reports at the end of each level require your child to pay close attention to the facts presented during gameplay.

Roman Town also has a companion Educator's Manual, making it easy to develop lesson plans around the game.

The Educator's Manual contains an introduction to archaeology, a comprehensive glossary, detailed information about what your child will encounter in each level of the game, and many suggestions for fun activities and discussion topics to enhance and expand your lessons.

Features

Immersive, interactive learning environment
Gameplay focuses on development of analytical thinking and reading comprehension
Puzzles encourage problem solving
Authentic artifacts and realistic backgrounds
Accurate information about Roman Life and Roman history
Encompasses the full excavation experience from start to finish
Introduces Archaeology in a fun, manageable package
Fun for the whole family

Ideas for further study

Use the information about furniture to start an in-depth investigation on Roman furnishings and fabrics.
Dig up coins and discuss the history of coin use, or use them as a starting point for a lesson in Roman numerals.
Prepare a Roman meal using the information from the Roman dining room you just dug up.
Put your Latin lessons in context with the Latin words and phrases used throughout Roman Town.