Curated OER
Explorers of the New World: Learning About Major Explorers of the New World
Learners investigate the principal explorers of the New World and the contributions that they made to the European knowledge about America, the development of rivalries, and the effects on Native American cultures.
Curated OER
Salon Simulation
High schoolers examine the role of the 'Salon'. In this historic communications instructional activity, students role play and use discussion to enhance their understanding of the role the Salon played in 18th century Europe. High...
Curated OER
Modern Culture and Society
Sixth graders investigate different cultures by comparing the United States to Europe. In this social structure instructional activity, 6th graders discuss the economies, religions, languages and cultures in the Americas and Europe and...
Curated OER
European Capital of Culture
Learners investigate the meaning of culture. In this European capital lesson, students define the meaning of 'culture'. Learners construct a poster that features their city as a cultural center.