Lesson objective

To understand the layout of a Roman bath house.

To reach a judgement on if the Romans were healthy or not.

Starter What do we do for entertainment in

today’s society?

Write down five activities that you do for relaxation and enjoyment

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Roman entertainment

Can you name these forms of

Roman entertainment?

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Plan of a Roman Bath

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Plan of a Roman Bath

1) Roman Toilets

2) Palaestra

Before bathing the Romans would exercise in open courtyards.

The Romans would work up a sweat so they could feel the benefit of a good bath.

3) Caldarium This was the hottest

room in a Roman bath. It was a bit like a Sauna.

The hot water and steamy air temperatures may have risen well above 100 degrees.

4) Frigidarium

This was a freezing cold bath to refresh the Romans

The Romans would feel very refreshed after plunging into the frigidarium's freezing waters.

Your Task

Label the Roman bath house plan and explain in detail what happened in each room/area.

Explain why the Romans used these pools/areas

Extension taskExtension taskDescribe a visit to the Roman baths Write about

The activities you do at the bath (the different pools you use)

The kinds of people you might meet

Why a trip to the baths was so popular