eTogaTrek: Architecture

(Episode 3)

Would you like to see an Ancient Roman temple? Join us as we explore the architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Learn all about columns and capitals, friezes and pediments, then create your own Roman temple at home!!

What do I need for this video

  • journal

  • empty cereal box

  • scissors

  • tape or glue

  • markers

  • cotton balls

  • toothpicks

  • stickers

  • construction paper

  • pipe cleaners

  • straws

  • paper cups

Think About It!

  1. What is your favorite part of the ancient temple?

  2. How would it feel to stand next to one of those temples?

  3. Where have you seen this type of architecture where you live?

eTogaTrek: Architecture - Credits

Instructor: Marie Murphy

Coordinator: Kevin Jefferson

Music:
"Run Amok"
by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Creative Commons License: By Attribution 3.0

Images:
by Ascanius Staff
or in the Public Domain
If you feel that an image has been used in error, please contact us

with special thanks to
Chloè Benner
Caitlin Campbell
Nadia Ghosheh
Brad Jefferson
Irene Morrison
Kate Preble
Matthew Webb
Students of LatinSummer Boston 2014

eTogaTrek is a program of Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute.

Programs like this are made possible by the generous donations from supporters of Ascanius.