Curated OER
Russia's Colony: A Story of the Colony Through Primary Sources
Students read "Epidemic Timeline and Confessional Lists from Katmai 1831 and 1845." They construct a picture of life in Alaska during the Russian period.
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Russia's Colony: A Story of the Colony Through Primary Sources (Part 1)
Students review the Russian American Timeline connected to the Russia's Colony unit narrative.
Curated OER
Africa: Promise and Peril
In this African independence learning exercise, middle schoolers read a Jr. Scholastic article and respond to 21 short answer questions. The article is not included.
Curated OER
The borders of Europe. Geographically location or cultural artifice?
Twelfth graders discuss where they regard the boundaries of Europe to be. They raise their awareness that "Europe" may be more of a cultural construct than geographical defined continent.
Curated OER
Causes of World War One Question Overview
In this causes of World War I worksheet, students respond to 14 fill in the blank questions and complete a graphic organizer. A word bank and glossary are provided.
Curated OER
Comparing the Similarities and Differences of Medieval Castles
Students compare and contrast a Japanese castle with a Welsh castle. In groups, pupils use the internet to research specified topics on a castle. They explore the government, construction and military function of the area. Classmates...
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A Study of Panama
In this instructional activity on Panama, students read an introduction about Panama, then read about its history, The Panama Canal, the Kuna Indians and the Endangered Species of Panama. After each selection, students answer a set of...
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Explorers
Young scholars work together to examine Dutch, French, Spanish and English explorers. They create a poster of the information they collected and write about one explore they find most interesting. They share their information with the...
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Prairie Voices: German Immigrants Move to Iowa
Students create historically accurate travel journals. In this Iowa history lesson, students research the German immigration experience as they write travel journals that feature a German family's move into an Iowa county.
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Explorers
In this Explorers study guide worksheet, students respond to 3 questions regarding Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, Columbus, Magellan, Cortez, Pizarro, Drake, and Cartier. Answers are included.
Curated OER
Mary, Queen of Scots: Heroine or Harlot?
Students explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.
Science Struck
Science Struck: How Many Countries Are There in Europe?
Presents a map and a list of all the European countries, along with their capitals, land area, population, language, and currency.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: European Union
This is an animated resource that lists countries that have joined the European Union. Includes dates and maps of the countries.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A to Z List of European Countries and Their Capitals
Presents a map and an alphabetical list of all the European countries and their capital cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: European Countries
Learn about Europe and the countries of Europe. Facts such as geography, flags, maps, exports, natural resources, and languages are on this website.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Western Europe: Countries Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of Western Europe.
University of Oregon
Mapping History: American History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in American history from pre-European times until post-World War II.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Geography Games: Countries of Europe
Study a map showing the countries in Europe, and then try to match their names to their locations on a blank map.
National Geographic
National Geographic: European Borders Through History
Lesson in which learners use maps to explore how European political borders have changed over time. Maps after WWI, WWII and European Union provided for comparison.
Other
Ordnance Survey: Map Zone
All kinds of fun and interesting ways to learn about maps and acquire mapping skills.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: World Atlas: The World
Provides continent, country, and ocean floor maps from all over the world. Click on a continent's name to access the detailed maps which also include statistical facts on each available country.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Western Europe
[Free Registration/Login Required] I have created a brief flip chart to introduce my students to Western Europe. I have 3 different maps of Europe and slides on each of the Western European Countries.
BBC
Bbc: Muslims in Europe: Country Guide
Information about the Muslim population in Europe can be obtained by clicking on this interactive map. (23 December 2005)