Roman Britain / Learning resources
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Make a paper Roman-style die
Cut and fold a cube net, add number spots and test your handmade die.
Ages 7–11 with adult help · Allow 30–45 minutes · 2 A4 pages
Print your activity
Page 1 is the activity sheet. Page 2 has answers, discussion ideas or making notes for an adult. Free for home and classroom use. Print single-sided in black and white; use actual size for folding templates.
You will need
A4 paper or light card, a pencil, blunt-ended scissors and sticky tape.
Try the activity
Add spots from 1 to 6 in the labelled squares.
Ask an adult to help cut around the OUTSIDE of the cross; do not cut the dashed joins.
Fold the dashed lines, bring the six faces into a cube and tape the open edges.
Roll 12 times and record results. Does this prove that a die is fair?
Grown-up notes and answers
Opposite faces should total seven: 1 and 6, 2 and 5, 3 and 4. Twelve rolls are too few to establish fairness. Light paper and uneven tape can affect results.
Connect it with Roman Britain
Roman dice had different shapes and materials. This cube is a modern paper activity; compare it with the Roman silver die in the British Museum.
Suggested ages are a guide. Read the instructions together and adapt the writing or practical work to your learners. An adult should help with cutting.
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