We received a free copy of the Project Passport World History Studies: Ancient Rome in exchange for our review. It is published by Home School in the Woods. All opinions are based on our family’s use of this product.
Should you study ancient Rome in Italy or at home?
Undecided on whether or not you should take the family to Italy and study Ancient Rome? The Project Passport World History Studies: Ancient Rome by Home School in the Woods is a phenomenal resource to engage and inspire your family on the history of ancient Rome, no matter your decision.
My 10-year-old last year recently spent a whole semester studying Ancient Rome. When I asked him to take a look at this resource, he was excited to do it. He read through the ‘Stops’ devouring the Guide Book Text sections. He used the ‘Travel Itinerary’ for instructions on how to do various activities mostly by himself. Completing the timeline, maps, and getting started on the ‘Scrapbook of Sights’ were his favorite activities.
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We decided that we both loved the ‘Guide Book Texts’ in each ‘Stop’ section so much. Both of us agreed they would be a really good read-aloud to take on our next trip to Italy. We were there last year and I really wish I had stumbled upon these to use while we traveled. So many of the resources are perfect for learning on location.
The ‘Guide Book Texts’ are perfect for enjoying on a hot day in the summer. I like that the Guidebook Texts & the MP3 audio files are easy to download to other devices we own. It’s so easy to take them with us. I’m going to incorporate them into evening reading before we head out on various activities and sightseeing around Italy next time. That trip can’t come quick enough!
My son also asked if we could download the MP3 files to a device. He wanted to listen to the stories when he was getting ready for bed. His question reminded me that thesemp3 files are perfect for passing the time on trains, planes or road trips anywhere, but especially throughout Italy.
Ancient Rome: Where Truth & Myth Mingle.
As we stepped through the study I realized my 14-year-old was really missing out! I originally thought that with all the lap book activities, it might not be challenging enough for my would-be archeologist who LOVES ancient history. I could not have been more wrong! After asking her to take a quick look to see if she wanted to join in, I was pleasantly surprised by her enthusiasm.
She has already studied quite a bit of ancient history, Latin, including Latin literature and culture. She kept coming to me with comments like,
“ I just love how they make sure the reader knows that the Romulus & Remus story is mostly legend. So many others promote it as truth!” ~Darby, 14, future archaeologist
She’s a keen observer and seeker of truth. How events are portrayed throughout history is as important to her as digging them up.
I too appreciate how well the writers of this all-ages ancient Rome curriculum were careful to separate truth from fiction. They are even honest enough to say things like, “nobody is quite sure whether or not ….. actually happened this way, but what we do know is ….”
I’m confident that your family will be thrilled to study ancient Rome using the Project Passport World History Studies: Ancient Rome by Home School in the Woods. And, if you plan on heading to Italy or anywhere else ruled by the ancient Romans, this is a bucket list learn on location resource you really must include!
Read more about what others are saying about the entire line of curricula at Homeschool In The Woods.
You can read about our trip to Italy here and how to use Homeschool in the Woods resources to learn on location in Europe.
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It really is! We only sratched the surface, but I plan on digging it out again and finishing it up the next time we study the Roman Empire or plan to visit Italy again. It’s perfect for learning on location. Check out this post for more homeschool and family travel ideas for Italy. https://www.captivatingcompass.com/studying-ancient-rome/
This looks like a super fun study!