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Land of the Rising Sun

For Teachers 2nd
Students survey aspects of traditional and modern Japanese customs and beliefs in the seven lessons of this unit. Both the culture and the geography of the country are studied in this unit.
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The European Union

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore what the European Union is by looking at the historical steps that have revitalized European nations as an economic competitor in global trade. They design three illustrated and comprehensive time line murals to show the...
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See the World

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders locate and write creatively about different places and their cultures. They identify the physical, economic, social, political and cultural characteristics of selected regions in the Eastern Hemisphere. Finally, 7th...
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Anne Frank: Courage and Responsibility

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine attitudes toward discrimination. They increase their sensitivity to diversity. After a lecture/demo, 6th graders read about people who exhibit courage and complete a writing assignment about them.
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The Rocky Shore

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students compare a realistic landscape painting with a photograph of the same place.
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The Convoy Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore colonial life and society during that time.
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Exploring the Continents Through the Arts

For Teachers K
Students examine the continents and explore geographic components in the fifteen lessons of this unit. The location of the continents, the equator, the four major oceans, and the music, food, literature, dance, and drama from each of the...
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Focused Learning Lesson: American History

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders compare and contrast the type of immigrant that came to America during the 19th and 20th centuries. They write letters as if they were immigrants coming to America and what they faced and their hopes for the future.
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Around The World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students search the Internet through a sequence of steps to reach the country of their nationality. They research and collect information about their country.
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The New Californians

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the groups of immigrants who came to California. They trace the route they possibly took to American on a world map. They discuss the reasons why they left their homeland and what challenges they faced once they arrived.
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Immigration in Massachusetts, 1880-1920

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students, in groups, research immigration in America at the turn of the century. They put together a series of original written essays, letters, newspaper columns, etc. that show what it was like to live as an American citizen and as an...
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Arabia Before Islam

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the geographical, socio-economic, political, and religious background of Arabia before Islam began. They discuss why the rich merchants of Mecca opposed and oppressed Muhammed. Students discuss the influence of geography...
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Jamestown Journey Part 2

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a chart or web to display qualities and characteristics of a good leader. They write a paragraph describing the qualities of a good Jamestown leader. Finally, 4th graders contribute to small group discussion about...
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Adjectives and Adverbs in Sentences

For Students 4th - 5th
In these adjectives and adverbs worksheets, students complete three pages of activities that help them use adjective and adverbs in a clear and vivid way.
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of Europe and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is clear...
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Coolmath Games: Map Snap: Europe

For Students 4th - 8th
You are presented with an outline map of Europe and you must place each country in its correct position. It clicks into place if you're in the right spot. You may want to start with the practice mode which has the shape outlines of the...
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps: Europe, a.d.1560

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed map of Europe around A.D. 1560.
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University of Texas: Maps: Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This map of Europe shows Turkey's place in both Europe and Asia.
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W. W. Norton

W.w. Norton & Company: Map of Europe After the Congress of Berlin, 1878

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a map of Europe after the Congress of Berlin in 1878.
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Library of Congress

Loc: World War Ii Military Situation Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
World War II Military Situation Maps contains maps showing troop positions beginning on June 6, 1944 to July 26, 1945. Starting with the D-Day Invasion, the maps give daily details on the military campaigns in Western Europe, showing the...
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BBC

Bbc: Muslims in Europe: Country Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Muslim population in Europe can be obtained by clicking on this interactive map. (23 December 2005)
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BBC

Bbc News: Inside Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the current events of the European Union. The items included are news stories, photos, country profiles, maps, and much more on this thorough site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography Games: Map of Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the locations of the countries of Europe.
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University of California

Earthguide: Maps: Shaded Relief: Europe [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
View a digital image of a colored shaded relief map of Europe.

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