Ancient Rome - The Empire - Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius

Investigating the Past: Pompeii and Herculaneum

Bodies from the Ash by James M. Deem

Discussion:
Pompeii - location, geography, proximity to Vesuvius
Archaeological excavations
Beliefs about volcanos
Herculaneum - difference in experiencing the volcano

Activity:
Make a model of Vesuvius, Pompeii, and Herculaneum.  Destroy!