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Pompeii Unboxed (Ancient History)

$59.95

Inside This Box:

  • Make your own Mosaic
  • Learn about 2000 year old graffiti
  • Bake bread from an ancient recipe
  • Make and write on a Roman wax tablet
  • Explore your own volcanic rock
…and more!   Our youth boxes contain printed materials at multiple levels from elementary to lower high school level. The young adult box contains additional literature featuring mature content. Youth SKU: BOX-POM-1OZ Young Adult SKU: BOX-POM-1OS
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Pompeii Unboxed

Step into the preserved world of Pompeii with Pompeii Unboxed! This immersive lesson explores the daily life, artistry, and untimely destruction of this ancient Roman city. Through hands-on activities and engaging stories, learners will uncover the fascinating history and culture of a city frozen in time.

What’s Inside Pompeii Unboxed?

  • Create a Mosaic: Dive into Roman artistry by crafting your own mosaic, inspired by the intricate designs found in ash-encrusted ancient ruins.
  • Ancient Graffiti: Learn about the 2,000-year-old graffiti that provides a unique glimpse into the lives and humor of the city’s residents.
  • Bake Roman Bread: Follow an ancient recipe to bake bread, just like the loaves discovered in hastily abandoned ovens.
  • Roman Wax Tablet: Make and write on a wax tablet, exploring how Romans recorded daily life and important messages.
  • Volcanic Rock Exploration: Hold a piece of history in your hands as you examine volcanic rock, connecting with the catastrophic eruption that preserved this ancient vacation town.

Hands-On Activities:

  • Design and assemble a mosaic using Roman-inspired patterns.
  • Explore ancient graffiti and create your own humorous or meaningful inscriptions.
  • Bake bread from a recipe preserved through history.
  • Craft a wax tablet and practice writing like an ancient Roman.
  • Study volcanic rock to learn about the eruption that froze Pompeii in time.

Why Choose Pompeii Unboxed?

  • Rich Historical Content: Delve into the daily life, art, and legacy of Pompeii.
  • Interactive Learning: Hands-on projects like mosaics and baking bring the world of Pompeii to life for students.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this lesson provides a creative way to explore ancient Roman history.

Celebrate the Legacy of Pompeii
The preserved ruins of Pompeii offer an unparalleled look into the past. This lesson connects students with the artistry, culture, and resilience of its people.

Perfect for Homeschool Families
With activities designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, Pompeii Unboxed offers an engaging and hands-on approach to history.

Discover Pompeii Unboxed today and step into the daily life of this ancient Roman city!

Looking for more information on Pompeii? Our Pompeii Unboxed Pinterest board has additional activities, books, and learning resources. Learn about how Rome went from Republic to Empire with Julius Caesar Unboxed!

Please note: The Young Adult literature of this box includes discussion of explicit Roman art and graffiti.

Weight 1.48 lbs
Dimensions 11.375 × 8.875 × 3 in
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