https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv Pizza Galore! en-us 2018-09-13 14:17:49 UTC 2018-09-28 14:18:00 UTC hello@padlet.com 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/280858303 Italy's country has been recognized by many as the giant boot- you can see the comparision?]]> 2018-09-13 14:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/280858303 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/280859625 Football (soccer) is a big part of Italy's past-time culture. They have a really good team- but didn't make the World Cup this year!  ]]> 2018-09-13 14:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/280859625 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/280861920 Italy has very majestic animals that are rarely seen anywhere else. One of these include the lynx, below. ]]> 2018-09-13 14:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/280861920 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281319254 Fashion is also a big part of Italy's culture. Many of the luxury brands we know about here in America (for example, Gucci, Versace) originated in Italy. ]]> 2018-09-14 14:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281319254 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281321078 Italy has awesome basilicas, too. This is a picuture you might have seen before of one called St. Peter's.]]> 2018-09-14 14:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281321078 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281324211 Of course, food is one of the most recognizable things about Italy. You might think of pasta, pizza, bread. But there are also foods that aren't commonly eaten in America, like bruschetta, an appetizer consisting of bread and tomatoes. ]]> 2018-09-14 14:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281324211 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281326854 Just like any place, you want to have something to do in Italy (other than eat all day). This video will give you a nice historical background of many popular attractions.]]> 2018-09-14 14:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281326854 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281332747 Italy's government is a combination of many- Republic, Constitutional republic, Unitary state, and Parliamentary republic. Below is a video walking you through all the members of Italy's government (as of June 2018.   ]]> 2018-09-14 14:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281332747 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281335924 The video attached shows you what to wear if you were going to Italy. This is a good video because it walks you through what you should wear and why. ]]> 2018-09-14 14:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/281335924 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282914782 Religion, as you may know, is an important factor in many Italian's lives. The major religion is Roman Catholicism. These people make up over 80% of Italy's population. Italy is also home to the Pope's residence, also making it a religious hub for Catholics all around the world.  ]]> 2018-09-18 14:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282914782 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282918807 The official currency of Italy is the euro. One euro is equal to $1.77 US. Euros are the second most traded currency in the world, right behind the US dollar.  ]]> 2018-09-18 14:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282918807 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282922659 This is an interesting video about the detailed history of the Euro. ]]> 2018-09-18 14:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282922659 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282925306 This is a great website that goes a bit more in-depth of the attractions in Italy. You might have heard of some, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Looks like fun!!]]> 2018-09-18 14:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282925306 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282929157 2018-09-18 14:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282929157 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282929980 2018-09-18 14:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282929980 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282930447 2018-09-18 14:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282930447 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282930822 2018-09-18 14:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282930822 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282931700 2018-09-18 14:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282931700 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282933721 2018-09-18 14:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/282933721 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285045379 Here's a video that's helpful if you want to get familiar with some basic Italian words and phrases.       ]]> 2018-09-24 14:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285045379 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285047573 Many believe Italy is called Italy because it is named after the Roman god Italius. Who knew!]]> 2018-09-24 14:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285047573 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285051363 Despite what we might think with all that great food, Italians actually lead a very healthy life, with an average age of death at 83 years. America's average age is 74 years. ]]> 2018-09-24 14:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285051363 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285533051 Adding on to the fashion card, many people in the US like to wear Nike, Under Armour, any type of athletic wear casually. But in Italy, this type of dress would be unacceptable, for say, going to school. It would be considered as rude because you would be presenting yourself as very relaxed, casual, and not focused on the task at hand (school, in this instance). ]]> 2018-09-25 14:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285533051 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285538923 Many well recognised, praised names in society are from Italy. For example, Artists are rampant in Italy. One of the most famous, Da Vinci or Michelangelo. ]]> 2018-09-25 14:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285538923 25addysoncrowley https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285545261 Many people who are more current in today's world are from Italian descent. Did you know that John Cena is Italian? Because I sure didn't! Other names are Bradley Cooper, Madonna, and Lady Gaga.]]> 2018-09-25 14:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/25addysoncrowley/1dp0w15w4lkv/wish/285545261