Britannica Online 

Online encyclopedia.  Uses Keyword searching

 http://school.eb.com/

Gale in Context: Middle School

Search this POWERLibrary database using keywords, not questions.

• Access through the Google apps menus (Green icon at the bottom.)

• Use "ancient Rome" AND "keyword"

• Limit to "full text"

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PROS:

Trusted publishing company.  Search multiple types of sources at once. Possibility of recently published articles depending on the topic.  Topic finder helps you narrow your search. No advertising. Easy to cite.

CONS:

Harder to access and use than a google search. Must limit to "full text". Some of the articles will be hard to understand.  You must think about your search results to make sure they are relevant.  Limited images.

BrainPOP

https://www.brainpop.com/search/?keyword=ancient%20rome

PROS;

Short fun videos with accompanying activities

CONS:

Not many topics specific to this project.

MackinVia eBooks

Bell, Samantha. Ancient Rome. Focus Readers, 2020. https://edenhall.mackinvia.com/Reader/Launch?viaId=7014307&bookId=93564557&search=ancient%20rome&language=0&position=726

De Deo, Keri. Romans. Mason Crest, 2019. https://edenhall.mackinvia.com/Reader/Launch?viaId=6795725&bookId=93564452&search=roman&language=0&position=1439

Loh-Hagan, Virginia. Ancient Rome. 45th Parallel Press, 2021. https://edenhall.mackinvia.com/Reader/Launch?viaId=7361790&bookId=93820389&search=rome%20nonfiction&language=0&position=438

Randolph, Joanne. Living and Working in Ancient Rome. Enslow Publishing, 2020. https://edenhall.mackinvia.com/Reader/Launch?viaId=6039083&bookId=93820395&search=roman%20nonfiction&language=0&position=1084

Randolph, Joanne. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome. Cavendish Square, 2019. https://edenhall.mackinvia.com/Reader/Launch?viaId=6261934&bookId=93564540&search=rome%20nonfiction&language=0&position=9725

DK Find Out: Ancient Rome

https://www.dkfindout.com/us/search/ancient-rome/

PROS:

Easy to read, well-organized and clean interface.  Reliable publishing company.  Up to date. Lots of relevant topics listed.

CONS:

Not a lot of information on certain topics.

Ancient Rome for Kids: Mr. Donn

https://rome.mrdonn.org/

PROS:
Well organized and easy to use and understand.  Authors are experts in history.  Seem very relevant for this project (Lots of topic in one place.) 

CONS:

No copyright date is listed and the authors have had some of the information posted there since 1997! Pop up ads and video ads at the top and bottom of the page.

Ancient Rome for Kids: Ducksters

https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome.php

PROS: Well organized and easy to understand.  Copyright 2021. Seems very relevant for this project. (lots of topics in one place.)

CONS:

Lots of advertising including video advertising and popups and advertising mixed in with content. The authors are not listed and do not say how they are authoritative (qualified to provide the information.)

UNRV Ancient Rome

https://www.unrv.com/

I'm a little hesitant recommending this site.  

PROS:

It's very organized and easy to use.  It has a clean look and seems very relevant for this project.  It has been updated recently.

CONS:

I can find no information about who created or published this site.  No author OR publishing company is listed and their "About" section is intentionally vague.  (Seems sketchy to me.) Some advertising present.

HistoryforKids.net

Seems perfect EXCEPT... It's written by a 14-year-old.  I just can't recommend this.