From the United Kingdom's constitutional monarchy to the dictatorship of North Korea, this is a very simple project that will help your class members gain a better understanding of different forms of government that exist around the...

Both the Allied and Axis Forces fought vehemently over Paris, the French capital. Despite the back and forth, the Allied Forces were able to crush their counterparts, forcing German troops to surrender in 1944.

After securing Poland and Czechoslovakia, Adolf Hitler orders his troops into France. It is within days that Paris is occupied and France is divided. Hitler is on an all-time high here, after so many smooth acquisitions.

The Nazis destroyed French civilian life when they invaded France in March 1940. Watch the destruction of towns and the fleeing of worried, saddened people. This is part three of a five-part series.

The insanity escalates as soldiers shoot at commoners who were trying to get gunpowder from the Bastille. Now, the citizens along with deserters from the King's army have even more of a thirst for revenge. Governor de Laurnay has a...

Watch actors reenact the Storming of the Bastille! Chaos was rampant as anarchy swept through the streets. A revolution was underway as King Louis XVI could not control the populace. Pictures and narration enhance this clip. Watch part...

Young scholars recognize one of the most important landmarks of France and perhaps the greatest triumphal arch in the world. They demonstrate their knowledge of this famous arch by building a replica with recycled boxes and other craft...

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with King Louis XiV and conduct research using a variety of different resources. They create drawings of the sun with the instructions that are part of the lesson plan. The lesson contains...

In these Middle Ages worksheets, students use the maps to help them find the answers to the questions that help them understand the directions of north, south, east and west. Students also color another map of France according the...

Students pretend that their family has received a free vacation to the region of France of their choice. They must decide what their family's priorities are and research each region to find out which region would be the best for their...

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...

Healthcare varies from one country to the next. Introduce your high schoolers to the healthcare system in France and some of the vocabulary words used to describe one's health. There are several activities detailed in these pages. You...

World geography 101. Present the class with all they need to know about the river Thames. They'll learn how it flows, where it begins and ends, and why it's important to France.

Students create a nature journal for an imaginary trip around France. They Identify animals and plants that live in France and describe its landscape. In addition they research a period in France's history and prepare a brief summary of...

High schoolers use Internet links to plan a 3-day tour of France. They role-play a typical encounter that may be experienced during their trip.

Here is a very brief look at the five great powers of Europe. The Congress of Vienna is not explained very well, but key players are introduced, as are their actions, goals, and legacy.

Students explore how a dream to build a medieval castle came to reality. In this lesson, students read an article about a knight's castle that is being built in France, then complete numerous activities such as a quiz, a debate, a class...

Learners explore Paris. In this geography skills activity, students watch "City Life in Europe," and conduct further research on the city of Paris and the country of France. Learners create postcards that feature Parisian landmarks. 

Young scholars read a short dialogue that takes place between a Canadian who is touring France and a French citizen.  In this World History lesson, students create answers to comprehension questions.  Young scholars participate in a...

In this Time For Kids April 18, 2003 worksheet, students read about the problems facing Iraq, answer 4 questions about rebuilding the country, answer 9 questions about articles in the magazine and answer 6 questions about touring in France.

Learners research how the field of war correspondence has evolved. In this war correspondence instructional activity, students read chapter's from Edith Wharton's book Fighting France, From Dunkerque to Belfort. Learners investigate an...

In this flag of France worksheet, learners read the history of the flag and the flag color description. Students then color the flag of France.

In this crating a map of France worksheet, students find and label important parts of France, bodies of water, mountains and surrounding countries.