Curated OER
The Geography & Peoples of Europe
Extremely throrough and informative, this presentation details many aspects of European geography and demographics, including natural resources, climate, topography, and population distribution. This slideshow would be an excellent...
University of New Mexico
Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
Three mini units make up one large unit designed to explore multiculturalism and encourage cultural identity. Each lesson sparks thoughtful discussion, critical thinking, and are equipped with activities and assignments geared to...
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Islamic Civilization in Spain
There may be elements of this lesson that are useful for a unit on Islamic influence in Spain; however, there is little alignment between the learning objectives and the final product --a ten page report. For example, some of the...
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Curated OER
La Belle Époque [1871-1914]:
Progress through various aspects of the "The Beautiful Era" in this presentation. Political, technological, and scientific contexts surround the time of innovation and change in the world landscape. The short length of this slide...
Ms. Catsos
Ancient Rome Map Worksheet
It wasn't just the great leaders of ancient Rome that shaped their civilization—the geography of the region played a major role as well. After first identifying major land masses, bodies of water, and city states on a map of Europe,...
Curated OER
The Roadmap to the Jewish Golden Age of Spain
Students discover, through analysis of media and of primary source historical documents, how Jews achieved high levels of assimilation and acceptance under Islamic rule during the Golden Age of Spain, from the tenth to the twelfth century.
Curated OER
1986 Capsule: Hispanic Influence in the New World
Students research the conditions in Spain during the 15th and 16th centuries. In groups, they write a paper on the information they gathered during their research and why the situation is unique to Spain. As a class, they discuss the...
Curated OER
Holocaust Vocabulary Quiz
In this Holocaust vocabulary worksheet, students match vocabulary words to the left with their definitions to the right. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
Curated OER
GEOGRAPHY GOES TO THE DOGS
Students use countries and dogs from around the world to answer the questions.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Iberian Lynx
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Iberian Lynxs (Lynx pardinus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How Disruptions Affect Animal Populations
Students explore the effects that ecosystem disruptions can have on animal populations. They learn about the disruptions that have driven three species-the Madagascar fish eagle, the Iberian lynx, and the rowi kiwi, to the brink of...
Curated OER
Unesco: Spain: Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula
The late prehistoric rock-art sites of the Mediterranean seaboard of the Iberian peninsula form an exceptionally large group. Here the way of life during a critical phase of human development is vividly and graphically depicted in...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Portugal
BBC News features an interesting account of the European country of Portugal in the Iberian Peninsula. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to...
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: La Peninsula Iberica en La Edad Media
This website reviews the history of the Iberian Peninsula in the middle ages and Christian kingdoms. It provides historical atlas, activities, self-assessment, as well as art and theoretical content.
Other
Si Spain: Visogothic Kingdom
This resource provides information on the reign of the Visigoths in the Iberian Peninsula, beginning of the 5th century to 711.
Other
Ancient Scripts: Writing Systems
History and definition of writing, plus extensive information on the types, families, and regions of written languages. For each language, you'll find information on when and where it was used, the people who used it, and what it looked...
Library of Congress
Loc: Mediterranean World on the Eve of Conquest
The Library of Congress provides an essay on the reasons for exploration during the 15th century.
University of Calgary
European Voyages of Exploration: 15th & 16th Centuries
This award-winning website from the University of Calgary's History Department is both impressive and extensive. It focuses on Portuguese and Spanish expeditions of the 15th and 16th centuries (the sitemap provides a good outline of...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: European Maritime Superiority
Read this site from the University of Calgary to learn why the Europeans dominated maritime trade and war during the 1500s. Make sure to use the arrow bottom at the button to read more.
British Library
British Library: The East India Company and Asia 1600 1800
Learn about the trade routes and products upon which both Europe and Asia depended. English and Dutch trading companies were formed to transport valued goods half way around the world. Maps are included.
Other
In Pieces: 30 Species. 30 Pieces. 1 Fragmented Survival.
Explore this interactive exhibition featuring 30 of the world's most interesting but unfortunately endangered species. The exhibition provides useful research information and a video on each endangered animal.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Portugal
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Southwestern European nation of Portugal, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Gibraltar
BBC News features a general overview of the British territory of Gibraltar. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to recent audio and video news articles, a timeline of...
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile: Spain
Features a general overview of Spain, which is now a democratic state, covering a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites, news stories,...