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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: History Sourcebook: Europe at the Time of First Crusade

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides a map showing the layout of Europe during the time of the First Crusade.
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Map Zones: Poland, Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of Poland's economy.
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Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains detailed information on Claude Monet's House and Gardens. Throughout the entire site, there are beautiful pictures of the house and the gardens surrounding the house. A map of the garden is also available.
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Dublin Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Dublin, Ireland with links to its history and some famous sites within Dublin.
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University of California

Uc Santa Barbara: What Brought the Europeans to America?

For Students 9th - 10th
Short essay addresses reasons that brought the Europeans to America. Covering many important points, he also provides compelling reasons and a map.
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A&E Television

History.com: How Far Did Ancient Rome Spread?

For Students 9th - 10th
Legend has it that Romulus and Remus -- twin brothers who were also demi-gods -- founded Rome on the River Tiber in 753 B.C. Over the next eight and a half centuries, it grew from a small town of pig farmers into a vast empire that...
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Kingsnake: Vipera Aspis

For Students 9th - 10th
Distributed throughout Europe, the Vipera aspis, is a venomous snake that preys mostly on rodents and lizards. Distribution map of Italy, pictures, and dimensions are included.
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Curated OER

Latitude: The Art and Science of 15th Century Navigation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site to read about how navigation began in Europe and what tools were used. Make sure to read the segments on coastal navigation, maps, and ocean currents.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Trade Routes Between Europe & Asia During Antiquity

For Students 9th - 10th
Long-distance trade played a major role in the cultural, religious, and artistic exchanges that took place between the major centers of civilization in Europe and Asia during antiquity. Some of these trade routes had been in use for...
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Curated OER

Us Troops Were Rushed to Western Europe in the 1950s to Deter Soviet Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic history of NATO. From its inception after WWII to its call to action during the Kosovo crisis, the BBC does a great job of giving readers a well-rounded look at the institution. Includes a map with all member countries as...
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Curated OER

[ Image: Nato Tanks Are Used to Bolster the Defence of Western Europe]

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic history of NATO. From its inception after WWII to its call to action during the Kosovo crisis, the BBC does a great job of giving readers a well-rounded look at the institution. Includes a map with all member countries as...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile of Poland include a map and information about population, background, area and terrain.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Transatlantic Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Transatlantic Trade whereby Europe, Africa, and the America's engaged in a network of people, raw materials, finished goods, merchants, and sailors bringing wealth to colonial empires. The consequences of the...
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Eclectic Elementary Geography by American Book Company

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Eclectic Elementary Geography by American Book Company (1883), an elementary geography textbook including maps, information about areas and people of the United...
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: German Soviet Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the agreement between the Germans and Soviets that contained a secret section that provided for the partition of Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe between the two countries. Includes photographs, a map, and archival...
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Liechtenstein

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has very comprehensive map of Liechtenstein. It also has a brief history of the country.
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Andorra

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a map of Andorra that includes all of the major cities and rivers. Also provides a history of Andorra's government.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Social Studies: Places

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Generate graphic organizers, report forms, Venn diagrams, shape books and much more on the continents of the world. Sub-directories include links to games, maps, word searches and comprehension...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to beautiful Italy, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
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World Atlas

World Atlas: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
WorldAtlas.com looks at Germany, including quick facts and figures and many maps.
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Africa

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Africa.
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Curated OER

Bbc News: Inside Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC reports on the current events of the European Union. Find news stories, photos, country profiles, maps, and much more on this very thorough site.
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Curated OER

Map 40: Southern Approaches to Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
HIghlights the military strategy of the United States during World War II in fighting Germany and Italy.
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Map 41: Northern Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
HIghlights the military strategy of the United States during World War II in fighting Germany and Italy.

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