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...

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 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...

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.

Learners 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...

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...

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.

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.

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

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

In this map skills worksheet, students answer 14 questions about the geography of France. Students then draw a rough map of France. It is assumed that access to an atlas is available.

Students use the Internet to explore the culture, holidays, language and regions of France. They take virtual tours of the Palace of Versailles and the Eiffel Tower.

Students compare/contrast the factors that create strong relationships between countries, researching the evolving relationship between Britain and France. They create a scrapbook that documents the major events in the history of Britain...

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...

Learners explore French culture. In this cross-curriculum social studies lesson, students listen to Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans and identify words and landmarks associated with France. Learners pronounce several phrases in French,...

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

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

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

In this geography research worksheet, students use the library or Internet to determine the name of and information about the mountain range between France and Spain. They write the answer on the blue line, write a short essay about the...

In this French world history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions pertaining to Louis XIV and his reign. Students define 2 vocabulary terms as well.

Learners read, discuss and analyze a newspaper article about France introducing a ban on smoking in bars, cafes and restaurants. They assess the key vocabulary words used in the article and view the grammar side of the article.

Sixth graders analyze key European explorers and focus on where and why they explored. They research who sponsored the explorers as well as the accomplishments of the explorers. They discuss the lasting effects of the expeditions in...