The American Classical League
76th Annual Institute
#ACLClassics2023
Hands-On History: �Roman Board Games and Dice Boxes
Nathalie Roy�Glasgow Middle School, Baton Rouge, LA
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Hands-On History: �Roman Board Games �and Dice Boxes �
A Pre-Institute Workshop�American Classical League�Annual Institute, 2023
Nathalie Roy�Glasgow Middle School�Baton Rouge, LA
Nathalie Roy�Teacher of Creative Classics
�Email me at �Fabricatrix@gmail.com.��Website, LinkTree, and Blog��Twitter @MagistraRoy�for more fun #RomanTechnology �activities and classical STEM.
What I do:
I teach two classes �which ANY student can take. �They are both 1-year in length and serve�as elective choices for all students:��Roman Technology - we recreate �the products and processes of �ancient Roman daily life �using experimental archaeology.��Myth Makers - we use ancient Greek �and Roman myths as inspiration �for maker projects.��Yep, I teach Latin too. But Latin is NOT REQUIRED for these two classes.�
Why no Latin?
By design, my Roman Technology and Myth Maker classes do not require Latin/ancient Greek knowledge and don’t focus on languages.�
Games Workshop Overview
Lesson 1 - Learn about the STEM of Board Games (30 minutes)�Analyze the archaeological evidence for games in the ancient Mediterranean world.��Lesson 2 - Build a Game of ROTA (30 minutes)�Build a simple board game out of paper or with this supply list, and play with a friend.��Lesson 3 - Play LUDUS LATRUNCULORUM online (30 minutes)�Learn to play an online version of an ancient Roman strategy board game.��Lesson 4 - Design and Build your own Dice Tower (60 minutes)
Examine a replica Roman dice tower, design, and build your own using this supply list.��Lesson 5 - Play IACTUS using your Tower (30 minutes)�Play the “ancient” Roman dice game of IACTUS while using your newly-build tower to ensure fair play.��
Games - Lesson 1
Lesson 1 - 30 minutes
Learn about the STEM of Board Games�Analyze the archaeological evidence for games in the ancient Mediterranean world.����
Games - Lesson 2
Lesson 1 - 30 minutes
Learn about the STEM of Board Games�Analyze the archaeological evidence for games in the ancient Mediterranean world.
Lesson 2 - 30 minutes
Build a Game of ROTA�Build a simple board game out of paper or with this supply list, and play with a friend.����
Games - Lesson 3
Lesson 1 - 30 minutes
Learn about the STEM of Board Games�Analyze the archaeological evidence for games in the ancient Mediterranean world.
Lesson 2 - 30 minutes
Build a Game of ROTA�Build a simple board game out of paper or with this supply list, and play with a friend.��Lesson 3 - 30 minutes�Play LUDUS LATRUNCULORUM online�Learn to play an online version of an ancient Roman strategy board game.����
What’s STEM �or STEAM?
STEM (or STEAM) is an educational movement of the last decade which has been fueled by industry’s need to hire qualified workers: ��It stands for:�Science - Studying the world around us�Technology - Using tools to learn and work�Engineering - Designing and building things�Art - Making things attractive and engaging�Math - Measuring things and results��
Why STEM?
Fueled by industry and the need �for qualified people to fill jobs �in industry, STEM is not JUST about �the KNOWLEDGE but also the SKILLS.��The “soft skills” listed here are cited �by industry employers as needed �for those who want to be successful �in STEM or STEAM careers. �� Do you see a connection to world language instruction?�
Questions to Ponder?
As a humanities teacher, you may think of STEM classes as an enemy competing with your classes for students. But let’s consider a couple of questions:��1. Do we classicists expect EVERY student we teach to become Latin teachers?�Connecting classics to STEM subjects and interests draws students who may be taking OTHER languages but are interested in the ancient classical world.��2. Should ONLY Latin students be able to study classics?�Just because a kid thinks that Spanish is the better route for their life, that kid should still have a chance to learn about the classical world in a rich and substantial way.��The classes I teach are meant to meet the needs of students who can’t
or don’t take Latin.
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Challenges
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The EDP
Many people think of STEM as only the components of the acronym, but it’s really about the PROCESS!
Games - Lesson 4
Lesson 4 - 60 minutes
Design and Build your own Dice Tower
Examine a replica Roman dice tower, design, and build your own using this supply list. ��Steps:��1. Learn��2. Design��3. Build with this supply list��4. Test��5. Play�����
Games - Lesson 5
Lesson 4 - 60 minutes
Design and Build your own Dice Tower
Examine a replica Roman dice tower, design, and build your own using this supply list.��Lesson 5 - (30 minutes)�Play IACTUS using your Tower�Play the “ancient” Roman dice game of IACTUS while using your newly-build tower to ensure fair play.�����
How can I use these lessons?
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Summer Camps�Recruitment �Outreach (Maker Faire)�JCL Activities�Class Projects�Latin or Myth Clubs
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Nathalie Roy�Teacher of Creative Classics
Email me at �Fabricatrix@gmail.com.��Website and Linktree��Twitter @MagistraRoy�for more fun #RomanTechnology �activities and classical STEM.