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Roman Town: The Premier Archaeology Video Game for Kids 2010. Dig It! Games. 978-0-98452-790-8. Grade 3 & Up K-5 6-8 Need a way to make Latin class more interesting or ancient history more intriguing? This video game does exactly that. Players are taken through a short introduction to the archaeological dig and their role as excavator. At the site, a town covered by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, there’s a dig with six levels. In each level, players choose tools, help uncover artifacts, and learn more about their uses with the help of ancient and modern characters. Once uncovered, artifacts are sorted and more information is given. Mini-games are unlocked as portions of a house are excavated. Quizzes at each level test learning with activities such as word seek, term match, and true-false. The game is fun and interesting, and even high schoolers and adults can enjoy it and learn from it. Currently available for Windows OS, a Mac version is coming. The game is a fun way to learn about archaeology and history at home, in class, or at the library. Recommended. Betsy Ruffin, Librarian- Technologist, Irving Elementary, Cleburne, Texas
Betsy Ruffin, Librarian, Irving Elementary (TX)

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Roman kids like Marcus and Lucia had lots of the same things you have today. They had pets, toys, school, even running water and window panes! But of course lots of things have changed too. There were certainly no computers, phones or cars in 79AD. But did you know there weren’t any tomatoes either? That’s right, no pizza or pasta! Check out the links below to find out more fun facts and learn all sorts of interesting things about Marcus and Lucia. You can also find out fun info about the professor and some tips to make Roman Town even more fun.

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Roman Town
Roman Town is the only game that lets you be an archaeologist! An amazingly entertaining way to learn and a great way to spend quality time as a family. Makes a great gift!
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Roman Town Activity Book
Exercise your brain with these fun puzzles and games. Solve brainteasers, crosswords, word searches and more. A perfect complement to Roman Town!
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Roman Town Educator's Manual
The Educator's Manual makes it a breeze to use Roman Town as a learning tool. Want to teach with Roman Town but have no background in Archaeology? The Educator's Manual is here to help!
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Roman Town Teachers Edition
A multiple-use version of Roman Town perfect for classrooms, libraries, camps, and any group learning situation. Includes multiple use licenses (15 students) and the Educator's Manual (PDF).
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