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The Sistine Chapel Painting Project
Eighth graders view the movie "The Agony and the Ecstasy" or read the novel to discover details of Michelangelo's life. They paint one of the panels of the Sistine Chapel using authentic painting techniques.
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Napoleon!
Present the life and times of Napoleon to your World History class. This is a very complete slide-show that high-lights the key events, players, and politics that lead to the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. There are many rich and...
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Irony
Using examples from Socrates to Johnny Carson, this slideshow presents your students with the history and definition of dramatic irony, satire, situational irony, and tragic irony. This presentation would be useful in a language arts...
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History and Culture of Italy
Italy is the birthplace of countless individuals who changed the course of human history.
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Time and Timetables
In this recognizing time and timetables instructional activity, students compare Julian and Gregorian calendars, determine leap years, and apply the formula for finding the day of week and Easter day for any year. Students solve 20...
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Leap Year
In this Leap Year reading comprehension worksheet, can learn about the various types of calendars (lunar, solar, etc.) and answer 7 multiple choice questions. Also included is a word search of key terms.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pope Julius Ii
This biography of Pope Julius II from Wikipedia details his life and his achievements.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Tomb of Pope Julius Ii by Michelangelo
The Web Gallery of Art contains high-quality images of sculptures from Pope Julius II's tomb by Michelangelo. Each thumbnail image can be enlarged by clicking on it. Includes a link to a biography of Michelangelo.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery: Pope Julius Ii
Portrait of Pope Julius II by Raphael. The website includes a very short description of Pope Julius II's accomplishments as pope and information on the portrait. Thumbnail can be enlarged for viewing purposes.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Julius Ii
Pope Julius II (5 December 1443 - 21 February 1513), born Giuliano della Rovere, was Pope from 1503 to 1513. His reign was marked by an aggressive foreign policy, ambitious building projects, and patronage for the arts.
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Web Gallery of Art: Project for a Wall Tomb for Pope Julius Ii
An image of "Project for a Wall Tomb for Pope Julius II", created by Michelangelo Buonarroti from 1512-13 (Pen and brown ink, light-brown wash over black chalk, 510 x 319 mm).
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Michelangelo/painter, Sculptor, Architect, Poet
An Italian site containing a comprehensive biography of artist Michelangelo. Also includes images of some of his paintings.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ludovico Ariosto
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Italian poet and author of Orlando Furioso, Ludovico Ariosto.