Replica Rosetta Stone

£18.99

SKU: SKUoEKp1mnsrW Categories: Ancient Greece & Egypt, Historical Artefacts, History, Primary Curriculum Tag: TTS Brand: TTS

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Helping to Support Teaching and Learning

Historical Enquiry: Encourages exploration of historical questions about the Rosetta Stone’s origin, use, and discovery, stimulating curiosity about ancient civilizations.
Key Stage 2 Focus: Supports Key Stage 2 history objectives by showing the Roman Empire’s influence on Britain and the importance of linguistic skills in historical research.
Cultural Insights: Provides insights into the technological and cultural exchanges between ancient civilizations, enhancing understanding of historical contexts and their relevance.
Engaging Resource: Constructed from durable resin, this replica engages children and brings history to life in the classroom.
Roman Empire Impact: Illustrates the Roman Empire’s influence on Britain, focusing on the power of the Roman army and British resistance.

Replica Rosetta Stone

Discover the origins, use, and discovery of the Rosetta Stone for Ancient Greek or Egypt topics.

Overview

Found in 1797, it was key to understanding the ancient world. The Greek script on the Rosetta Stone unlocked secrets of demotic and hieroglyphic texts.

The need for engaging and effective history lessons is met by the replica Rosetta Stone, which offers a tangible connection to the ancient world. This resource enhances engagement and deepens understanding of topics like Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt by providing a hands-on approach.

Benefits include support for Key Stage 2 history objectives and the ability to illustrate the impact of the Roman Empire on Britain. The Rosetta Stone’s inscriptions in Greek, demotic, and hieroglyphic scripts highlight the influence of different cultures and languages on historical records, emphasising the importance of linguistic skills in uncovering historical truths.
This artefact allows children to explore the significance of the original stone, making complex topics more accessible. Teachers can use this resource to discuss technological and cultural exchanges between ancient civilizations, fostering a better understanding of historical events and the interconnectedness of societies.

Supports the National Curriculum

History, Key Stage 2, Romans

The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain, Julius Caesar, Power of the Roman army AD42, British resistance or impact of technology, culture and beliefs.