Curated OER
Where in the World in Mrs. Waffenschmidt? #19
When you hunt for Mrs. Waffenschmidt, you need to use the clues she's given you to determine where she can be found. The class reads a paragraph, considers the clues, and then determines where in the world Mrs. Waffenschmidt is located....
Curated OER
Check Comprehension and Apply Writing
Elementary schoolers practice the skill of non-fiction writing. They study aspects of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, and write an essay which describes the tower and it's fascinating history. The article about the tower is included in...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Leaning Tower: Where It Stands Today
Will the Leaning Tower of Pisa give way to gravity? In this interview from the NOVA Web site, engineer John Burland relates the difficult job of saving the tower.
PBS
Pbs Nova: The Fall of the Tower of Pisa
An extensive look at the efforts to save the Tower of Pisa from falling over.
Other
Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Leaning Tower of Pisa
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Instructions require download.
Other
Opa: Leaning Tower of Pisa
This resource on the Leaning Tower of Pisa includes historical information on this work of architecture, as well as information for tourists who would like to see the cathedral up close.
Read Works
Read Works: Held Up
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Leaning Tower of Pisa, what causes it to lean, and what scientists did to keep it from falling. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
Read Works
Read Works: World Wonders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about six famous landmarks: Mount Rushmore, Machu Picchu, the Great Sphinx, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Great Wall of China, and the Sydney Opera House. A question sheet is...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: 5 Things to Know Before Visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Enjoy a virtual tour of the tower and discover five things you'll want to know before you visit in person.