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The Medici Popes
Learners explore Italian politics and warfare of the Renaissance. They explain the origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation and contrast Renaissance and Medieval attitudes.
Mr. Roughton
CSI: Florence
Who done it? Class groups adopt the role of crime scene investigators and examine exhibits (primary source documents) to determine who attempted to assassinate the members of the Medici dynasty.
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Power vs Truth
Students explore Italian politics and warfare of the High Renaissance. They explain the effects of the Protestant Reformation and the Counter Reformation.
Ballard & Tighe
Multiple Choice Masterpiece
What a fun way to mix up your traditional multiple-choice quiz on the Renaissance! After completing a worksheet reviewing significant Renaissance artists and events, your learners will have the opportunity see if tiles that correspond to...
Curated OER
History and Culture of Italy
Italy is the birthplace of countless individuals who changed the course of human history.
Curated OER
Italian Renaissance
Fifth graders explore the Italian Rensissance in this six lessons unit. The prominent citizens, the ideas, values, art, philosophy, and literature of the are seen as a rediscovery of Ancient Greek and Roman times.
Curated OER
"Ancora Imparo" (Still I Am Learning)
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...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Lorenzo De Medici: Paternal Advice to a Cardinal
This site from the Medieval Sourcebook includes a letter written by Lorenzo De Medici to his son Giovanni in which he "warns his son to avoid vice and luxury."
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One evil.org: 20 Most Evil People of 16th Century: Pope Leo X
This site provides a detailed biography of the infamous Pope Leo X. This man has been accused of making the most damaging statement about Christianity in the history of the Church.