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Geography Now! France Instructional VideoGeography Now! France Instructional Video
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Geography Now
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8th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
16:51
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2016
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Geography Now! France

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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. 

15 Views 8 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

france, european geography, world geography, human geography, physical geography, western europe

Additional Tags

social studies

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

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10

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