In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, high schoolers respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on Two Gentlemen of Verona. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students study the invention of the parachute and how Leonardo da Vinci came up with the design.  In this aerodynamics lesson plan students test the properties that make parachutes more efficient.

Students role-play the role of a reporter for their school's newspaper. Pretending they are visiting Mexico and Central America, they research the answers to questions given to them by their teacher. They discuss their answers and the...

In this New York State Testing Program English worksheet, students read a variety of passages and answer reading comprehension questions.

In this countries of the world worksheet, 6th graders watch a musical video, interactively select the correct words (11) for the lyrics of the song, complete 9 sentences about foreign countries, match 10 flags with their countries,...

Students examine the concept of body image. In this current events instructional activity, students research selected websites for information about fashion models, plastic surgery, and advertising. Students share and discuss their...

In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

For this The Tempest worksheet, students answer 15 multiple choice questions on the plot, characters, and theme of Shakespeare's play.

In this European cities worksheet, 10th graders find the countries of Europe on a map, match countries with capital cities, categorize different types of cities and identify cities from pictures and on a map.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 1-page excerpt from The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli and then respond to 12 short answer questions about the selection.

In this English activity, students read an article about Serbia v. Germany in the World Cup and then respond to 1 essay, 10 fill in the blank, 12 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 spelling questions...

Students are put in the role of historians and develop strategies for applying methods in historical inquiry:

Students discuss cultural beliefs about magic. They investigate European exploration and colonialism. They create a cartoon strip of an episode that is described or dramatized in the play.

Young scholars read and interpret a script. Then they use higher order thinking skills to transfer information to long term memory. They use the information and interpretations in order to have a model to create dramatic scripts.

In this word search activity, learners search for terms related to Italy and Italian culture. The words include important places, products and languages.

Discusses the Visconti and Sforza families that ruled Milan during the 15th-Century. Mentions Florence, other family members and French domination.

A description of St. Ambrose of Milan. It includes a biography, theology, and its significance for the early Christian Church.

This site provides a brief history of the city of Milan.

A short introduction to St. Ambrose that includes a list of hymns written by him. The hymns exemplify his theology. Includes midi audio files for some of the hymns.

This site from the University of Evansville contains a long discussion of St. Ambrose's theology and views against the Arians. Very in-depth with links and bibliographical sources.

Parco delle Basiliche (Parco Papa Giovanni Paolo II) (Milan)

Statue of Constantine at San Lorenzo alle Colonne (Milan)

Front facade of the Santa Maria dei Miracoli (Milan)

Duomo and statue of Victor Emmanuel II (Milan)