Ways to Play: Imagine

In this activity, you will need to go for a walk, but you don’t need to go far! Try to look really closely, you might spot things you’d normally miss.

Imagine you are a Roman soldier. You’ve been sent ahead of your unit by your Commanding Officer to find a good place to set up camp. He has asked you to draw a map of the area and to look out for any important features.

Here are some things you might need to look for, but you can add anything interesting you find:

Are there trees growing? They’ll be needed for building, for firewood and for making tools and weapons. You could collect leaves, take rubbings with a crayon or draw a picture.

What kind of plants are growing nearby? Can you find out their names?

Is there water? Is there somewhere to find food? You could add shops to your map!

Are there roads or rivers for transporting supplies?

Are there animals? Are they dangerous? Look out for track marks!

Are there any good places for hiding valuable things?

Is it a safe place where no Britons could be hiding, waiting to attack?

Make a list of any ideas or important information, then create your own map for the Commanding Officer. Don't forget to include a key which explains any symbols you use in the map.

My map of ____________________________________by_______________________________________

Soldier of the Fourth Cohort Lingones, Segedunum Fort

Key

We'd love to see your map or photos of things that you find. Share your discoveries by tagging us on Twitter at @SegedunumFort, using the #SeggyAtHome and #WaysToPlay hashtags, or post them on our Facebook page.