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Language Guide
Participles
Site discusses formation of present participle and past participle (regular and irregular). Provides Sample phrases in both English and French to illustrate usage. Has a link at the end for interactive practice. Tons of other languages...
Read Works
Read Works: French Native American Relations in the Great Lakes Region
[Free Registration/Login Required] This historical passage discusses the relations between the French and Native Americans in the Great Lakes Regions during the 1700's and 1800's. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Cultural Diversity
A learning module on the similarities and differences between cultures. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will investigate...
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: French Polynesia
Learn about religion in French Polynesia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: French Guiana
Learn about religion in French Guiana, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Other
Le Conjugueur: The Conjugator
Great resource that provides full French conjugations of verbs as well as a feature that allows input of an already conjugated verb form and returns the infinitive.
Other
Paris Etudiant: Studying in France
This resource has a large audience of Parisien university students. It would be especially useful to students planning to enter a higher education institution in France. Also contains a lot of information about French schooling at the...
Other
Museum of Underwater Archaeology: The Sloop Industry
Learn about the cost of maintaining a maritime empire in America by considering the wreck of the British sloop Industry, which sank off the coast of Saint Augustine in 1764. The loss of the ship along with her cargo demonstrates that...
Digital History
Digital History: Into the Quagmire
Vietnam is one of the longest wars fought, spanning multiple decades and U.S. presidencies. In this article, students will learn about France's defeat at and withdrawal after Dien Bien Phu, the Geneva Accords, and the policies of the...
Other
Miscositas
An amazing site that provides the reader with a choice of English, Spanish or French activities and reading. This is a very comprehensive site filled with a gallery of educational links. Notable among these links is a list of English...
Other
Un Museum: Biography of Jules Verne
Learn about the life of 19th century French writer Jules Verne, whose imagination predicted a great number of inventions that have now come to pass.
Bible Study Tools
Bible Study Tools: Parallel Bible
Study selected verses of scripture in parallel columns that compare different versions of the Bible in different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Russian. Not only a useful tool for students learning another...
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: Marius Barbean: Virtual Museum Challenge
This lesson plan uses the internet to help students learn about museum exhibits. Focusing on aboriginal and French Canadian culture, it culminates in an imaginary exhibition.
TES Global
Tes: Languages and the Olympics
[Free Registration/Login Required] During this three week Olympics unit, primary students will pair with secondary students. Students will learn basic French and Spanish vocabulary through music and physical education activities.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Indians of Pennsylvania
Learn about the Indians of Pennsylvania through this detailed, historical account. Contained in this site are links to audio, video, interactive, and pictorial images of events and people of this era.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Treaty of Alliance With France (1778)
Use this site to learn the history of the 1778 U.S. defensive Treaty of Alliance with France, view images of the document, read a transcript, or download a printer-friendly version.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: The Philadelphia Campaign Valley Forge
Learn about the people and events surrounding the Battle at Valley Forge in this detailed account of Pennsylvania history. Included in this site are links to audio and pictorial images of this era.
PBS
Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Franklin's Worldly Ways
Learn about the roles Benjamin Franklin played before, during, and after the American Revolution in furthering America's diplomatic interests.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: France
"Paris may be the heart of France, but get out into the countryside, see the landscapes immortalized by the Impressionists for yourself." Here younger students can learn about the geography and culture of France.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Senegal: Economy
Learn about Senegal's changing economy from this information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Thomas Hardy
What do you know about the life and work of Thomas Hardy? Explore this informative site to learn more about this famous poet.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Georges Bizet
A short biography of Georges Bizet (1838-1875 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Other
Vietnamese Culture: Vietnamese History
Click on "Vietnam's History in Brief" to get a timeline of important events in the country's history. For more depth, click on the individual topics to learn about everything from Vietnam's early history through to the Vietnam War.
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: Radisson and Des Groseilliers
French adventurers Pierre-Esprit Radisson and Medard Chouart, Sieur des Groseilliers were the first Europeans to explore the forests of the north, negotiate treaties with the Cree, explore the Mississippi and Missouri and establish...