Unit Plan
Curated OER

"Ancora Imparo" (Still I Am Learning)

For Teachers 6th
Students study the Italian Renaissance, its impact, and origin. In this Italian Renaissance lesson, students study the Renaissance via the ancient civilizations and political geography of various countries. Students study the art prior...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

GREEK MYTH IN PAINTING

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders look closely at a Renaissance painting depicting an ancient Greek myth, review the term renaissance, hear a Greek myth that tells how the peacock got its tail, sequence the story, and identify the actions of the myth in...
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Columbia University

Columbia University: Renaissance Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Renaissance architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in France, Italy, and Portugal. A few can also be explored through their architectural plans. Features one project that maps Venice's Renaissance art and...
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Other

Villa Cicogna Mozzoni: A Renaissance Jewel

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the renaissance villa on Lake Maggiore and Italian national monument site, the Villa Cicogna Mozzoni, in the main web-page for the villa. Full of historical information, maps, and photos.
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Other

Virtual Uffizi Gallery: Take a Virtual Tour of the Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
See the artwork located in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. This resource brings the images to you. Just click on the room or topic and see background information and a link to the image.