What was life really like for a boy in ancient Rome?

Spend a day with two ordinary boys growing up in very different times and places. Throughout the day with Scipio you’ll discover what life was like for a young boy in Ancient Rome in the year 50 CE. Then jump forward a few centuries and explore Christchurch in the 1890s with Archie and his pet dog Sparky.

What to do:
  1. Login to the CU portal and download the activity sheet
  2. Go to the Teece Museum You Tube channel and watch the film. Hint – keep the questions in mind as you watch, you may see some of the answers!
  3. Complete the activity sheet and share your results.

If you aren’t registered for Children’s University, you can still try this activity. Just download the activity sheet and have a go!