Curated OER
French Ministry: Notre Dame La Grande (Poitiers)
A short, hypertextual description from the French Ministry of Culture, illustrated with color photos. French version is available.
Curated OER
French Ministry: Notre Dame La Grande (Poitiers)
A short, hypertextual description from the French Ministry of Culture, illustrated with color photos. French version is available.
Curated OER
French Ministry: Notre Dame La Grande (Poitiers)
A short, hypertextual description from the French Ministry of Culture, illustrated with color photos. French version is available.
Curated OER
French Ministry: Notre Dame La Grande (Poitiers)
A short, hypertextual description from the French Ministry of Culture, illustrated with color photos. French version is available.
Other
Courrier International
Courrier International is a weekly magazine devoted to presenting the news from diverse perspectives. This site offers brief news from around the world, plus a theme from an international perspective.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: History of Egypt
Tour Egypt offers an in-depth timeline of Egyptian history beginning with the prehistorical Lower Paleolithic period and ending with the British occupational period. Very useful for finding basic information on Egypt's history.
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: Marius Barbeau: Treasures of Canada Webquest
Students learn about various themes in Canadian history, including aboriginal history and cultures, French-Canadian history, and immigration to Canada between 1800 and 2000. Working both independently and in small groups, they assume the...
Other
Nezar: Stories, Articles, and News in Arabic
Though most of the short stories here are incomplete (to be completed at a later date), the articles are complete. The author has also included some links to Arabic-language news sites, as well as his own lessons on learning French....
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Romanticism
This short article tells of the period of time in the late 18th century, when strong emotion and irrational behavior was expressed through the arts. It tells how Romanticism rejected harmony, balance and calmness, and yet typified...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Classicism
This site gives an overview of classicism, then proceeds to compare it with neoclassicism. The article then explores the roots of the term "classicism" and its inherent meaning to the Greeks and Romans. Contains a French translation.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Cezanne to Picasso (Slideshow of Masterworks)
An NPR-produced slideshow set to the music of Claude Debussy showcases dozens of post-impressionist masterworks by Cezanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Bonnard, Derain, Degas, and Picasso. The slideshow coincides with an exhibition that opened at...
Other
World History Matters
This is a vast collection of world history resources. Includes photographs and teaching resources.
British Library
British Library: The Search for the Northwest Passage
Detailed third grade lessons help students understand what skills and knowledge were required in order to become an explorer. Includes specific lessons on John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson.
Curated OER
French Quarter Street Scene
National Public Radio looks at the American cultural icon that is the French Quarter of New Orleans. Maintaining that the French Quarter we know "Is really more Spanish and American than it is French," this article traces its history.
Other
Lousiana State University Libraries: Creole Echoes
This online library exhibit features the city, culture, people, and institutions of 19th Century New Orleans, Louisiana. The text is available in English and French.
Other
Historica: Champlain in Acadia
Features Champlain's contributions to the Acadian Civilization. Identifies the mixing of the cultures of Native Americans and the French.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Gabon: People
Find out why the people of Gabon speak French. You can also read about the ethnic groups and religion. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
The Age of Enlightenment in the Paintings of France's National Museums
Contains a brief history and listing of artists in France during the late 18th century. Focus of this site is on painting and portraits of key figures from this time.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Seychelles: People
A very brief account of the people of Seychelles, most of whom live on Mahe Island. Find out the amazing literacy rate of this island country. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Other
Christmas Traditions in France and in Canada
This site offers much information about Christmas Traditions in France and in Canada: nativity scenes, religious events, festivities, as well as details about the origins of Christmas and its evolution throughout time.
Other
The Chauvet Pont D'arc Cave
See pictures in the "album" of animals painted on the cave walls, a history of the discovery of the cave, and links to other sites.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Set Apart Religious Communities in Pennsylvania
Explore the history of Pennsylvania's religious communities in this detailed, historical account. Contained within this site are links to audio, video, and pictorial images of events and people during this era.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: Peoples of the Pacific Today: The Marquesas Islands
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery place, the Marquesas...
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Nicolas Poussin
Provides a biography of Nicolas Poussin along with links to some of his works and other related information.