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Other

The Age of Enlightenment in the Paintings of France's National Museums

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a brief history and listing of artists in France during the late 18th century. Focus of this site is on painting and portraits of key figures from this time.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: European Countries

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about Europe and the countries of Europe. Facts such as geography, flags, maps, exports, natural resources, and languages are on this website.
Website
British Library

British Library: Illuminating the Renaissance: Flemish Manuscripts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A selection of high-quality images from the Flemish manuscripts in the British Library along with a timeline of contemporary European events.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Exploration of the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explain the early exploration of the Americas.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Traces of History: Salonika, Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
The city of Salonika, Greece was virtually extinguished during WWII. This proud city was a hub of European Jewry with a strong cultural identity. Learn about their culture and what happened to the city during the Holocaust.
Website
PBS

Pbs New Perspectives on the West: Pope

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about the religious leader from San Juan Pueblo, in present-day New Mexico. Pope organized and led the most successful Indian uprising in the history of the American West. He created the conditions for a...
Unit Plan
Other

Virtual Museum of Labrador: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Become acquainted with the "rich and diverse history" of the people of Labrador. Over the years there has been a variety of cultures that have inhabited the land including the Inuit, Metis, Europeans, and more. Information is also given...
Activity
Other

Trail Tribes: Lower Chinook and Clatsop

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource on the Lower Chinook Tribe and the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes. It covers their modern and historical culture, as well as their relationship with the United States during the days of European settlers. This...
Website
Other

Trail tribes.org: Northern Shoshone and Bannock

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource on the Northern Shoshone and Bannock tribes. It covers their modern and historical cultures, as well as their relationship with the United States during the days of European settlers. This site provides valuable...
Activity
Other

Trail Tribes: The Blackfeet

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource on the Blackfeet tribe. It covers the Blackfeet's modern and historical culture, as well as the tribe's relationship with the United States during the days of European settlers. This site provides valuable...
Website
Other

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma: Tonkawa Tribal History

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the history of the Tonkawa, their past way of life, and the impact of the Europeans on their culture. A collection of historical photos conveys further information about their clothing and shelter.
Website
Other

Seattle Art Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
The 23,000 objects in the collections of the Seattle Art Museum represent ancient to modern cultures. Areas include Asian Art, African Art, Northwest Coast Native American art, modern art, European painting, and decorative arts.
Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Mammoth Cave National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website for Mammoth Cave offers a wealth of information for curious about the history, culture, and science of this cave system. Contains photos and multimedia presentations, stories about the primitive miner, explorers, and...
Website
Other

Rheinische Post Online

For Students 9th - 10th
The Rheinische Post is a daily newspaper serving the country of Germany. Content includes local, regional, national, European, and international news, as well as political and economic coverage, sports, weather, culture, entertainment,...
Website
Other

Belize Tourism Board: Facts About Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of Belize tourism.
Website
Other

Jews in America: Portal to Jewish American History

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete with music from Aaron Copland, the Center for Jewish History provides an interactive website that traces the history of Jews in the United States from 1654 until today. Authors provide a searchable gallery of photographs,...
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Making Cents Out of Centimes: The Euro

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Use this intermediate lesson to teach your students about the European currency, the Euro. Interactive links take the learner to France where they learn about French money and French culture.
Article
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...
Website
Other

Environment Canada: Native Peoples Great Lakes Region

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on the Indians that inhabited the Great Lakes Region upon settlement by Europeans.
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Other

Ohio Historical Society: Historic Period

For Students 9th - 10th
Enter the Europeans into the woods and plains of central North America. How did this effect the people that were here already? Who was here, and what happened when worlds collide? Click on the thumbnail images for more information on the...
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography: People: Amerindians of the Amazon

For Students 4th - 8th
Discusses the plight of the Amerindians who made the Amazon rainforest their home. Many died from diseases brought by European colonists and many others continue to lose their lands to greedy companies or farmers.
Lesson Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Family and Household

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Turn from the typical studies of society's politics, economics, etc. to focus on the way the family unit fits into society in this unit.
Handout
University College London

University College London: Guide to Resources on Belarus

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to get on Belarus is right here! This resources has links to the history, economics, cities, and more.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Conquistadors

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge website that provides a virtual field trip exploring the Spanish adventurers who quested for gold and land in the New World. The site has information on Pizarro, Orellana, Cabeza de Vaca, Cortes as well as extensive information...