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...

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...

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...

Students explore industrial design and photography with an emphasis on the history of Paris. In this modern art instructional activity, students analyze and discuss the images of modern city life in Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Students...

Yo, yo, learn about vertical angles with a yo-yo. Using an interactive, scholars adjust the position of fingers holding a design from a yo-yo. Answering a set of challenge questions based on the interactive helps clarify understanding of...

Students 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. Students pronounce several phrases in French,...

Students examine world landmarks and monuments. They create a 12 month calendar featuring a significant site for 12 different countries.

Students apply their knowledge of technology to help them build. For this science and technology lesson, students build straw towers and investigate the strength and form of the structure. They analyze the best design the make the...

For this travel writing paper worksheet, students examine and color the detailed border of the Eiffel Tower, Sphinx, windmill, sombrero, Canadian flag and postage stamps. Students use the blank primary lines for writing.

In this addition activity, students solve 60 problems in which one and two digit numbers are added. Students use the sums to connect the dots in a complex picture of the Eiffel Tower.

In this city and country worksheet, learners analyze 6 labeled pictures of world landmarks. Students write the name of the city and country where they are located. Example: Eiffel Tower, Opera House, Great Wall, Colosseum.

It seems like skyscrapers are getting taller and taller these days. An interesting video explains the challenges of constructing tall skyscrapers. It uses several examples of existing buildings to show how engineers overcome these...

In this counting in French worksheet, students count Eiffel Tower in the picture, say the number 1 in French out loud, and trace the number 3 times.

Students explore invention and unveiling of world's first Ferris wheel, analyze photographs and poster of first Ferris wheel, and discuss engineering achievements of Ferris wheel, including how it worked, how it was built, and its...

Agnes Varda’s autobiographical “The Beaches of Agnes,” models for young filmmakers the cinematic self-portrait. Far from “old and plump,” Varda is a giant of filmmaking and will inspire your pupils. After watching a clip of this famous...

Thoroughly review where to put commas: after an introductory clause, before a coordinating conjunction, around nonessential phrases, etc. Furthermore, avoid comma splices by adding a conjunction or semicolon or by starting a new sentence...

Give the class the most interesting lesson yet with a fun grammar presentation on superlative adjectives. With animated slides and sound effects, the presentation is the greatest way to introduce proper usage.

Who says you need a human to be your valentine on Valentine's Day? Give your dog-loving readers an inspiring perspective on how a sister givdes her brother a valentine from the family dog. They then answer 10 questions thatd involve...

You might want to put down your coffee for this one. Discover the science behind this stimulant, its origins, side-effects, and benefits of the most widely used drug: caffeine.

Are future entrepreneurs prepared to set up a meeting or schedule a conference call? Lesson five of a nine-part series of career education and skills activities focuses on proper punctuation and great grammar in the business world....

Have kids practice capitalizing with three different exercises. In the first exercise, they determine whether sentences are capitalized correctly, marking those with a c and others with an x. Then, they circle the words that need to be...

For this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, high schoolers answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Young scholars research famous landmarks of the world. In this landmarks instructional activity, students determine why cultures build special structures and then find out more about specific world landmarks. Young scholars respond to...

Students explore Paris. In this geography skills lesson plan, 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.