Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Indigenous Peoples of the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at migration theories proposed in regard to the early peopling of the Americas, European colonization, early agriculture and culture. Also looks at contemporary indigenous groups, then groups within each country in the Americas.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Eu Criticizes Iranian Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC analyzes the 2004 Parliamentary Elections in Iran through the lens of the European Union in order to gain a better understanding of the tangible tensions between Reformists and Conservatives in the country. (23 February 2004)
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Other

Dahesh Museum (New York)

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in New York, NY. The only museum in the country devoted to 19th-century European academic art.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: San Marino

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the tiny South European nation of San Marino including basic facts and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Portugal

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Albania

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent reference source for finding information on the Southwestern European nation of Albania. Content includes a travel guide, background overview, a country profile, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Hungary

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the European nation of Hungary, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and destination guide to the East European nation of Slovakia, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Wales

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the European nation of Wales, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a travel guide and country profile of the European nation of Turkey including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: France

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a broad country profile of the European nation of France, background overview, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
eBook
Other

Modern World History: Pre Industrial Society

For Students 9th - 10th
In this textbook unit, students learn about what society and the standard of living were like prior to the Industrial Revolution. The average peasant grew their food and kept farm animals. Change took place much more slowly, but the rate...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Zagat's Guide to the Columbian Exchange

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a unit plan designed for a class that meets for approximately 60-96 minutes. It is also recommended that this project be used to conclude a unit that covers European exploration and the Columbian Exchange. Students will work...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
Great destination guide and country profile of the Netherlands featuring a background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Digital History

Digital History: How Were the Colonies Able to Win Independence?

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the several reasons the American colonies were able to defeat the head of the British Empire and become an independent country. See also a very brief description of how the Continental Congress paid for the war.
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Other

Sos Children's Villages: Our Africa History

For Students 6th - 8th
Our Africa is a project that allows the children of Africa to film their lives and their country the way they see them. This section explains the painful past of Africa and what is needed for a stable future. Included are videos about...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Bosnia and Herzegovina

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and destination guide to Bosnia and Herzegovina , background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers an excellent online resource and country profile of the Republic of Ireland, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the island's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Website
Other

Usc Center for Global Education: World Wide Colleges

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site provides links to universities around the world and explanation of the educational systems and standards of some of the countries. Links to many of the web sites are in the native language.
Activity
Other

Weather Online: Climates of the World: Austria

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, comprehensive site providing information about Austria's climate and weather. It also contains links to other countries' climate websites.
Activity
Other

Weather Online: Climate of the World: Luxemburg

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, comprehensive site providing information about Luxemburg's climate and weather. It also contains links to other countries' climate websites.
Activity
Other

Weather Online: Climates of the World: Switzerland

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, comprehensive site providing information about Switzerland's climate and weather. It also contains links to other countries' climate websites.
Activity
Other

Climates of the World Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, comprehensive site providing information about Germany's climate and weather. It also contains links to other countries' climate websites.

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