Instructional Video

Geography Now! France

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

While most think of metropolitan France in Europe, they may not know the country's reach extends across the world through its various overseas territories and departments. France has a fierce pride, with laws that require radio broadcasts be in the national tongue. A cultural video resource unpacks the geographic features, culture, and politics of one of the largest countries in Europe. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video as research into the regional cultures of France
Classroom Considerations
  • Video is number 61 in a comprehensive series called Countries A-Z
  • Some may consider the humor inappropriate
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Photos and maps visually highlight information
  • Video is thorough and easily adaptable to a variety of classroom activities
Cons
  • Video references events to happen in 2018 without an update