While designed to supplement a viewing of the PBS Masterpiece Classic The Diary of Anne Frank, this resource can also serve as an excellent informational text and activity source for your students on the historical context and timeline...

This is a must-have resource for every social studies teacher covering the civil rights movement. Through an engaging video and detailed viewing guide, young historians learn about the Freedom Riders, and discover how everyday...

Young scientists study the construction of a battery through experimentation. They engage in five experiments which combine to create a thorough study of the history of batteries beginning with a model of the first battery.

Eighteen is the age of adulthood in the United States, but 21 is the legal drinking age. Pupils use the provided website to determine whether the age to legally purchase and consume alcohol should be lowered. They weigh the pros and...

The evolution of modern dance, and the dance history of many of the key figures in the development of this uniquely American form, are the focus of a 13-page packet that includes photos of revolutionaries.

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Germany. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...

This site contains many facts and figures about the economy of Germany.

A thorough look at Germany from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

Learn about religion in Germany, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

Learn about core health indicators in Germany in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes articles.

A look at how Christmas and its holiday traditions are celebrated in Germany.

This article describes the formation of the Allied Occupation Zones that administered a defeated Nazi Germany in the aftermath of World War 2.

This site explains the creation and history of the Bizone, the combined British- and U.S.-occupied zones of postwar Germany.

Provides an overview of the culture of Germany. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Germany in Western Europe.

BBC News offers a general overview of Europe's most populous country, Germany. The focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...

Describes the conditions in post-WWI Germany that created fertile ground for Hitler's rise to power.

Political dissent as practiced in East Germany is surveyed during the Cold War period.

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Germany, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

Describes what happened to Germany at the end of World War II and the start of the Cold War, how it was divided into East and West Germany with the construction of the Berlin Wall. Western countries worked to rehabilitate their half of...

This site discusses the Allied Forces' occupation of Germany during the Cold War.

This site discusses the Communist Party of Germany and its reestablishment during the Cold War.

An overview of the traditions and unique celebrations associated with weddings in Germany.

German authors provide an article about the Soviet Union's influence in Germany during the Cold War.