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Western Europe Map Quiz
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 35 identification questions regarding the countries of Europe.
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Winding Through Western Europe
In this Western Europe worksheet, students complete a word search puzzle activity that requires them to locate 24 names of Western European nations in the puzzle.
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Learning European Geography
Sixth graders discover locations and countries in Europe by identifying them on a map. For this European geography lesson, 6th graders read the book The Lost Little Elephant, with their class and discuss the geography referenced in...
AGSSS
World Regions
Help your learners to visualize where historical events have taken place around the globe with a map that details the major regions of the seven continents.
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NATO Geography & Language
The class receives background information on NATO, an atlas, and a blank world map. They color the original 1949 countries in red, the 1952 additions in green, and the 1990 additions in blue. This exercise would be a good starting point...
NASA
Outline Maps
Don't miss this gold mine of blank maps for your next geography lesson! Regions include traditional continents such as Asia, Europe, and Africa, as well as other major world areas such as the Pacific Rim and the Middle East.
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Map Activities
In this geography learning exercise, students follow the directions and shade 3 different regions of a UK political map, shade European Union countries on a political map of Europe, match 4 physical feature of Africa to their...
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Globe Skills Lesson 2: Paving the Way for Columbus
Pupils explore the expedition of Christopher Columbus. In this geography skills lesson, students consider the technological advances that made Columbus's expedition possible as they complete a latitude and longitude activity.
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History Quiz 67
In this history learning exercise, students take a multiple choice quiz about the geography of famous empires. Students complete 4 multiple choice questions.
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Globe Skills Lesson 4 The Colonial Period
Learners practice their map skills. In this Colonial geography instructional activity, students complete an activity that requires them to locate English colonial locations using latitude and longitude coordinates.
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World War 1: A New Kind of War
Guide reading and enhance your students' understanding of WWI with this rich presentation. Topics covered are warfare, weapons, technology, government actions, women in war, and the effects of war on the home front and around the world....
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GEOGRAPHY GOES TO THE DOGS
Students use countries and dogs from around the world to answer the questions.
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Drake’s West Indian Voyage 1588-1589
Students examine the exploration routes of Sir Francis Drake. In this American exploration lesson, students investigate primary sources to trace the routes and contact with the natives that Sir Francis Drake experienced on his voyages in...
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What's So Great About Peter?
Students research the origins of the name of their town or city. They pick another city and do the same, individually. They also write a bio poem about a historical figure.
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The Lesson: Bio-fuels
Students explore the pros and cons of bio-fuel use. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students visit selected websites to discover what bio-fuels are and the effect they may have on the environment.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Physical Geography of Europe
Physical geography activity exploring the importance of physical features in determining borders. Small group and whole class activities.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Belgium
This site surveys for younger students the geography and culture of Belgium, in Western Europe.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Italy
Students can learn about the geography and history of Italy on this site.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Finland
"Finland isn't at the North Pole nor is it always covered in snow." This site lets younger students explore the geography and culture of Finland.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Austria
On this site, learn about Austria's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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Ducksters: Geography for Kids: San Marino
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of San Marino on this site.
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Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Switzerland
Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Switzerland on this site.
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Ducksters: Geography for Kids: France
Visit this website to get some information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of France.
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Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Germany
Find information about Germany on this site. Find all about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Germany.