Rome: The Eternal City

 Rome Video for Kids – Time Travel Through The Eternal City

🇮🇹 Step into 2,700 years of history in this Rome Video for Kids, where students in Grades 3–6 explore the fascinating mix of ancient ruins, Renaissance art, Baroque churches, and Italian cuisine. This journey through Rome’s past and present is full of architectural wonders, art masterpieces, and cultural gems!

🏟️ From the Roman Forum to the Vatican Dome

Walk the ancient Appian Way, marvel at the dome of the Pantheon, and peer into the colorful daily life of Trastevereand the Jewish Quarter. Students learn about MichelangeloBerniniCaravaggio, and Raphael—and their contributions to the Vatican Museums, churches, and fountains across the city.

🍝 Fountains, Food, and Famous Figures

Students discover fun facts about the Trevi Fountainthe Spanish Steps, and iconic piazzas like Piazza Navona. They’ll learn about pasta dishes from Rome, dining al fresco, and why food is a huge part of Roman life—right alongside awe-inspiring sights like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.

🎒 A Must-Have for Geography, History & Art Lessons

Whether you’re teaching ancient civilizationsEuropean geography, or art history, this video offers rich visual storytelling, kid-friendly narration, and curriculum alignment for Grades 3–6. It’s an ideal classroom resource that helps students connect past and present in one unforgettable experience.

Video length: 31:30 minutes

Worksheets

Quiz

Artistic Approaches

Destination Rome

Vocabulary Exploration Worksheet

Rome – The Eternal City – Creative Writing Essay

Draw a Scene

Universal Resources

National Standards

Topics Covered In This Video

Fun Facts about Rome
Renaissance Rome
Michelangelo’s Piazza Campidoglio
Palatine Hill
Quirinal Hill
Trevi Fountain
Definitions of Renaissance & Baroque
Michelangelo, Raphael & Bernini
Famous churches & art
Vatican City & Swiss Guard
St. Peter’s Square
St. Peter’s Basilica
Vatican Museums
Borghese Gallery
Piazza Navona
Pantheon
Famous Piazzas
Trastevere
Jewish Quarter
Appian Way
Ostia Antica
Roman Cuisine & Lifestyle

Classroom Ideas

Food of Rome

Create a recipe for a dish seen in the video (uses fractions, measurements, + directions)

 

Greetings Around the Word

Explore different ways to greet people across various cultures (“Buongiorno” in Italy, bowing in Japan, saying “Hola” in Cuba, etc.).

 

Explore Vocabulary

Identify key vocabulary terms while previewing each video. Prompt students to find the meaning of each word as they watch the video. Example: What does the word Renaissancemean? Think about the meaning of this word as you watch this video about Rome.

 

Music

Listen to music from Italy.

 

Creative Writing

Write a story with Rome as the setting. The main character could be from another country (compare and contrast characters). 

 

Create Quizzes

Students create a quiz based on the information presented for their peers. This can be used as a review for a test, or jigsaw class activity where students are responsible for teaching other students assigned topics.

 

Mapping

Have students print out a map of Rome and identify where the sites in the video are located.

 

Natural Wonders vs. Landmarks

Explore the concepts of natural wonders vs. manmade structures. Research how various landmarks around Rome were created. 

 

Art History

Recreate famous pieces of art in Rome. 

Local Festivals

Have students research Italian festivals at the local, state, and national levels. 

Art and Social Studies

Draw a scene from the video you just watched.

Classroom Ideas for ALL Videos

Dozens and dozens of ideas that you can use in your classroom along with our videos!

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