Pimsleur
Culinary Culture
Italian culture and italian food go together. Have small groups find out all about food-related culture through research and translation. Class members conduct online research, create glossaries, find and translate recipes for a...
Curated OER
Italian Culture
Young scholars explore Italian culture and food. They repeat phrases in Italian, watch a short video excerpt on Italian pasta, and repeat pasta names in Italian with a partner.
Curated OER
Italian Culture
Pupils are exposed to a part of Italian little "c": Cuisine. They learn the different kinds of pasta and some ingredients to make the sauce.
Other
The Florence Art Guide
A site for students or teachers to explore by clicking on a building in Florence that you would like to "Explore", or click "Index" and find it there. Some links only have a photo, while other give more descriptions and information.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Years of Dolce Vita
This pictorial collection looks at the era of the 'good life' in Italy including the fashion, food, cars, entertainment, art, and culture of the mid-twentieth century.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Agnolo Bronzino
Artcyclopedia's biography on Italian Mannerist painter Agnolo Bronzino (1503-1572 CE). There are links to Museums which have works in their collections.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Italy
What is there for kids to do in Italy? Explore the geography and fun things to do while traveling in Western Europe.
Other
Rome, Galleria Borghese: Italian Sculpture
Eleven images of the sculpture located in the Galleria Borghese in Italy are displayed here for your viewing. Text is in Italian, however the images are wonderful.
Other
Oral History Digital Collection
First-person narratives of northeastern Ohioans who have participated in, or closely observed events which have significantly affected both the state and nation.
Other
Venetian Maze
Excellent coverage of the fascinating city of Venice by a student who spent three months there doing research. Choose among 18 different tours of the city such as the Grand Canal, Bridges, Easter Procession, Byzantine and Gothic, and...
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Michelangelo
Olga's Gallery on Michelangelo. There are 71 images with a biography of the artists. This is a great site on Michelangelo!
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Gentile Bellini
Olga's Gallery on Gentile Bellini (1429-1507 CE). There are nine images with a biography of the artist.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Find People and Places: Italy
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Italy. Includes a map of this Western European country that pinpoints the location of this boot-shaped peninsula.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Italy
Offers a country profile and travel guide to beautiful Italy, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Artcyclopedia provides a biography of Michelangelo, celebrated artist of the Renaissance. The resource features links to famous works at museums around the world, articles, and other resources.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Gentile Bellini (1429 1507 Ce)
A good, informative site with biographical information, links to museums with the artist's work and magazine articles.
Other
Welcome to Tuscany!
Here is a cultural slice of Italy that is so well known - Tuscany! Get to know this land through the wonderful pictures provided of small towns, farmhouses, places to eat, and beautiful buildings.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Italy
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart questioning students on their knowledge of Italy, its landscape, major cities and economy.