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Handout
United Nations

Unesco: Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Heritage website features Ravenna in Italy, which was the center of the Roman Empire at one point, and later of the Byzantine Empire in Italy. Presented on this website are eight Christian buildings, and their mosaics, from...
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Website
Britain Express

Britain Express: English Cathedrals

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete A-Z guide to learning about medieval cathedrals in the UK. Contains a one- to two- paragraph description of each cathedral accompanied with a picture.
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Graphic
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Which Famous Cathedral Collapsed?

For Students 9th - 10th
After looking at four photos of cathedrals, try to choose which one fell and see if you can determine, from the pictures, why it might have collapsed.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Build an Arch Animation

For Students 5th - 7th
How were the enormous cathedrals built in the middle ages with no modern technology? Watch this interactive source to find out and then play a game where you become the builder.
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Website
Britain Express

Britain Express: Anglo Saxon Churches

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the Anglo-Saxon influence on the development of medieval church architecture. Information about where some of the churches are today and the styles of the windows, crosses, and towers. Has links to more information on...