Explore Italy

Explore Italy is a social studies teaching resource that allows students to learn about Italian geography and culture. This 26-page PDF begins with activating prior knowledge about Italy. A lesson introduces common Italian words and images. Students then match words to images to check comprehension. Additional activities let learners illustrate key vocabulary, practice writing words, complete a reading passage with coloring, answer reading comprehension questions, study flashcards, write flashcard-inspired stories, and create comics. With multiple activity types at various levels, this resource can be used for whole-group introduction, small-group practice, or individual assignments to build Grade 2-5 students' knowledge of Italian vocabulary and geography. The engaging activities and images foster interest in world cultures.