Country: Italy
These sites introduce the country of Italy. There is information on Italy’s history, culture, art, traditions, cuisine, cars, and more. You can listen to a recording of the National Anthem, take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel, view an interactive map, or read about the history of pizza. There are several videos that show how to speak basic Italian. Also included is information about what it’s like to be a kid in Italy.
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CIA World Factbook: Italy
This site has lots of facts about Italy, including information about the economy, government, people, geography, and a map.
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ThinkQuest: Let's Roam Italy
Click on the map to read about the major cities of Italy. There are also links on Italian history, culture, and the Vatican.
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ThinkQuest: A Kid's LIfe in Italy
Read Brody's account of what it's like to be a kid in Italy. He talks about his home town of Sicily, his favorite foods and his favorite sports. There are also photos of Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and The Colosseum.
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TIME for Kids: Italy
Click on a link under the heading "Italy" to access a sightseeing guide, historical timeline, an Italian language lesson, a quiz, and the "day in the life" feature. NOTE: This site includes banner and other types of ads.
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Enchanted Learning: Italy
Learn interesting facts about the Republic of Italy and access other worksheets, quizzes, and activities. NOTE: This site includes banner ads and sponsored links.
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Realitas Virtualis: Italy in Virtual Reality
Explore the links on the left-hand side of the page for virtual tours of some of Italy's most famous monuments. See the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome, Brunelleschi's Dome in Florence, or the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Most of the attractions have interactive panoramic views. NOTE: This site contains a guestbook and ads.
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The History of Italy
View a long or short version of Italy's history. Italy's home page. Lots of information. Includes map, holidays, history, flag and more.
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Christmas in Italy
Read a brief description of an Italian Christmas with a reference to the legend of La Befana.
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Wonderopolis: Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa Falling?
Learn about why the Tower of Pisa leans, through text, discussion questions, and a brief video. NOTE: This site includes ads, sponsored links, and a message board. NOTE: This site includes links to social networking sites.
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PBS: Fall of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
This site has a link to a panoramic view of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Click on "The Galileo Games" for a mini-experiment based on the tower.
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PBS: Sinking City of Venice
This is a website that investigates the battle to keep the world's most unusual city from sinking into the Adriatic Sea. You can explore an interactive satellite image of Venice, watch a video about the proposed barriers designed to hold back the sea, or view an animation that explains what causes the threatening tides.
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Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour
This site has lots of information about the art of the Sistine Chapel, including biographies of the artists and many detailed pictures to explore. There is a clickable map of the ceiling frescoes by Michaelangelo. You can also send an electronic postcard of many of the images. NOTE: Reading level is for older students.
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Italy for Kids
This site has a large number of resources covering many aspects of Italy and Italian culture. Learn about Italian food, Italy's flag, fun things to do in Italy and more. The site also contains a quiz about Italy complete with answers
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The Italian Almanac: Wildlife in Italy
Read a brief almanac entry about the recovery of wildlife in Italy.
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CarsfromItaly.net: Italian Cars
This site includes lots of information about the Italian auto industry including the cars made by: Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and many more.
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Michigan Kids!: Pizza History
Read about the history of pizza and why it is the favorite food of kids. Includes interesting facts about the food as well as photographic images. NOTE: This site includes links to social networking sites.
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Video: Parmesan Cheese
This video shows how Parmesan cheese is made. Learn how this regionally significant food is produced from milk to wheel. Note: You will need Windows Media Player to watch this video.
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Overview of Italy
This site gives an overview of Italy. Learn about Italy's people, food, animals and plants. There is also a "places to visit" section that highlights some of Italy's most well known historical landmarks.
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Culture Crossing: Italy
Learn about Italian customs and etiquette. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Italian Songs for Kids
This site has traditional Italian children's music with full translations. The site also has several mp3's of selected songs. Note: This site contains ads
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Video: Colors in Italian
This video gives a quick tutorial on speaking Italian. Learn how to say different colors. Note: You will need Windows Media Player to watch this video.
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Video: Count to Ten in Italian
This video teaches students how to count from one to ten in Italian. Note: You will need Windows Media Player to watch this video.
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Quia: Basic Words and Phrases
Try these games to practice simple Italian words and phrases. A list of terms used in the activities is provided.
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ThinkQuest: Friendly Italian
This page provides the Italian words for the days of the week, numbers, and helpful phrases, including a pronunciation guide.
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eTheme Resource: Renaissance
These websites are about the Renaissance in Europe. Find out about the artwork, inventions, science, and people of the time period. Includes information about the Renaissance in Italy, France, and the Netherlands. Three are videos, games, activities, quizzes, and more. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on Shakespeare.
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eTheme Resource: Ancient Rome
Learn about daily life in ancient Rome. Topics include architecture, food, Roman baths, roads, clothing, and more. Includes photographs of ancient art and Roman ruins, including the Coliseum and Circus Maximus.
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eTheme Resource: Pompeii
These sites are about the city of Pompeii and the devastation caused by Mt. Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD. Read first-hand accounts of the eruption and view photographs of archeological digs. Tune into a webcam showing live scenes of Mt. Vesuvius. There are links to eThemes Resources on volcanoes and Ancient Rome.
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