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Where in the World in Mrs. Waffenschmidt? #3
Not only does the class need to find out where Mrs. Waffenschmidt is, they need to name the famous author from that country. They read the informational passage, use the clues given, and determine the author's name and the teacher's...
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La Tour Eiffel- A History
Why was the Eiffel Tower built? When? What is its significance to the French people? Intermediate and early advanced French readers explore a page-long passage and complete the reading comprehension questions that follow. Consider posing...
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The Eiffel Tower is the Symbol of Paris
Fashioned in a simple format, the subject of this presentation is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and could be a model for future projects. Even if your class does not do a unit on famous sites in European cities, this could be used a a way...
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International Festival: France
Students explore French culture. In this cross-curriculum social studies instructional activity, students listen to Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans and identify words and landmarks associated with France. Students pronounce several phrases...
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Around the World Calendar
Students examine world landmarks and monuments. They create a 12 month calendar featuring a significant site for 12 different countries.
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Rise of the Modern City
Students explore industrial design and photography with an emphasis on the history of Paris. In this modern art activity, students analyze and discuss the images of modern city life in Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Students participate in...
PBS
Pbs: Building Big: Skyscrapers
Information about the basics of skyscrapers, with profiles of nine big-building wonders. Extras include a loads lab, which illustrates how and why skyscrapers stand up and keep standing up, and interviews with builders, engineers, and...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Eiffel Tower
Explore four online exhibits detailing the story behind the construction of the Eiffel Tower. The story is told using an array of documents and photos.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Construction of the Eiffel Tower
In this pictorial essay, follow the construction of the Eiffel Tower that took just two years, two months and five days to build.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Eiffel Tower's Inauguration and First Visitors
Take an online tour of the Eiffel Tower and view an illustrated account of the official inauguration ceremony that took place on May 15th, 1889.
Other
The Official Site of the Eiffel Tower
Explore this full-featured site to learn all about the Eiffel Tower. Explore its history and learn about construction facts, the architect, and its reputation as Europe's most-visited monument. Can't go to Paris to see the real thing?...
Other
Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Eiffel Tower
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Eiffel Tower. Instructions require download.
Other
Nicolas Janberg's Structurae: Eiffel Tower
Information on the Eiffel Tower can be found here at Nicolas Janberg's Structurae, including a chronology of its history, technical specifications, construction details, and information about the tower's architect, builder, and dimensions.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Tour the Eiffel Tower
Explore the iconic structure from the ground up in Street View. Here, you can explore every inch of its 324m heigh. Click, drag, and follow the arrows.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 508: Ferris's Wheel
Learn about the history of the Ferris wheel in this transcript of a radio broadcast.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Discover France: Eiffel Tower
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Eiffel Tower
The article from Wikipedia on the Eiffel Tower discusses the history of the monument and its construction. It also describes the tower's famous ironwork and tells of its significance to the city of Paris.
Curated OER
Discover France: Eiffel Tower
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
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Eiffel Tower Under Construction, April 1888
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
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Eiffel Tower Under Construction, December 1888
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
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Eiffel Tower Completed, May 1889
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
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Eiffel Tower (Print)
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
Curated OER
Eiffel Tower (Print)
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.