This is a document with a brief description of a project you can do with your students. The Romans played a board game, similar to backgammon, called TABULA. The game boards can be made in your classroom by students and then actually used for playing the game. To further help you, I have included images of two game boards my students made so you can see what the finished product looks like.


Looking for more to help you teach about Ancient Rome? How about a bundled set of SIXTEEN varied, creative activities and printables? Some are multi-day tasks and some for only one period, but all were created to engage and teach your students about Ancient Rome. There are even three separate projects for your students included.

Ancient Rome: Topics, ideas, and Activities: 68 Pages

Another bestseller! Turn your class into an Ancient Roman courtroom in this great one-week classroom simulation while students practice public speaking and cooperative efforts, learn about justice and the law, and of course……learn about the ancient Romans!

Twelve Tables of Roman Law: Using Classroom as Courtroom