IMPORTANT: This is the NEW SERP Download Center.

As of April 6, 2026, you must create a new account (still free!) to use this Download Center. Your account information from the old system cannot be transferred and will soon be deleted.

Need help? Contact info@serpinstitute.org

Click here for more information about this transition.

Unit 6.6: Pompeii: An Irresponsible Decision or Unexpected Disaster?

In this unit, students continue studying Ancient Rome by focusing on what happened to the city of Pompeii. Students learn about the history of the city before the eruption to build background knowledge. Then, students create arguments to debate whether what happened to the residents of Pompeii was an irresponsible decision or an unexpected disaster. Students also complete a writing activity about the dangerous places to live in today’s world.

Scroll to Top