This Roman Daily Routines lesson introduces students to what everyday life looked like in Ancient Rome, with a focus on how social class shaped daily cycles, meals, and religion. Students explore how Romans structured their day from morning to night and how routines reinforced inequality and social hierarchy.

Designed for high school Latin, World History, Ancient History, and Humanities classes, this lesson is fully prepared and ready to teach with built-in assessment.

What’s Included:

• Slideshow with visuals explaining Roman daily routines
• Guided notes to support active listening and comprehension
• Student worksheet with multiple-choice and written response questions
• Quiz with multiple question types
• Complete answer key for quiz
  

Topics Covered:

• Morning routines and the salutatio
• Patron-client relationships in daily life
• Work schedules for different social classes
• Meals and dining customs
• Public spaces such as bathhouses
• Religion in everyday Roman life
• Evening leisure and entertainment
• Differences between upper-class and lower-class routines
  

Suggested Uses:

• Daily lesson or short unit on Roman culture
• Independent classwork or homework
• Sub plans (clear structure, no prep required)
• Assessment or review
• Companion lesson for units on Roman social class, food, or cities
  

If you need a more expansive set of resources, you can check the unit bundle here.