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Omaha Immigration Case Study
Eleventh graders explore the immigration patterns in the United States. In this American History lesson, 11th graders study the push and pull factors that caused immigration. Students research one group of individuals and...
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Bosnia, Serbia
Students read and discuss an article about the geographical and political history of Bosnia. They examine recent conflicts, discuss tension between various ethnic and religious groups and review timelines and maps.
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Warm up to the Gulf Stream
Students find out the temperature difference between the Gulf Stream and the surrounding water. They locate the Gulf Stream on the infrared image of the eastern seaboard of the US.
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Focused Learning Lesson: American History
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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See the World
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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Arabia Before Islam
Young scholars 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...
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The European Union
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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Selling Warfare - Propaganda Posters
Students examine the use and purpose of propaganda posters during World War I. They work in groups to create a propaganda poster supporting a nation's war effort.
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Immigration in Massachusetts, 1880-1920
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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Lesson 3: Japan's "Southern Advance" and the March toward War, 1940-1941
High school historians interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources to decide if the southern advance was a reckless step toward war, or if it was reasonable. They research the Japanese southern advance tactics during the...
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Introduction to the Reformation
Ninth graders investigate the Protestant Reformation. In this global history lesson, 9th graders examine the provided primary sources that enable students to create posters and presentations that reveal how Catholicism, Lutheranism,...
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Geographic Luck
Students examine why some countries are rich while others remain poor. They view a video on the website, Guns, Germs and Steel, analyze primary sources to conduct research about plants and animals, and create a game based on their research.
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Most Livable Cities Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the most livable cities in the world. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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University of Texas: Maps: Europe
This map of Europe shows Turkey's place in both Europe and Asia.
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National Geographic: Gathering Ideas About Europe
Lesson in which students locate Europe on the map and describe physical and human characteristics of Europe. Lesson contains three adaptable interactive activities with comprehensive materials.
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University of Texas: Albania: Political Map
A political map of Albania showing its major cities and highways, district boundaries, and neighboring countries. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Bulgaria: Political Map
A political map of Bulgaria showing its major cities and highways, province boundaries, and its neighboring countries. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Latvia: Political Map
A political map of Latvia showing its major cities, highways, and rivers. You can also find the neighbors of Latvia on this map from the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Lithuania: Political Map
A political map of Lithuania showing the major cities and highways, county boundaries, and neighboring countries. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Bosnia Herzegovina: Political Map
A political map of Bosnia-Herzegovina showing the major cities and highways, the Inter-Entity Boundary Line, and its neighboring countries. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Maps: Turkey
This political map of Turkey from the Perry-Castaneda collection shows Turkey reaching from Asia across the Bosporus to Europe.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe (Political), 1915
Political map of Europe showing circa 1915 political boundaries, major cities (including cities with a population over one million), major rail lines, and rivers.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Political Map of Europe, 1915
A map from 1915 of Europe showing the political boundaries throughout the region at the time.
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University of Texas: Croatia: Political Map
A political map of Croatia showing its major cities and highways, county boundaries, and neighboring countries. Note that the map is from 2001 so will show Yugoslavia as a neighboring country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.