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European Language Groups, 1850

For Students 11th - 12th
Document the linguistic diversity and major language groups common to Europe in 1850. A map and a list of regions, countries, and water ways is provided.
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Identifying, Mapping, and Personifying Countries Involved in WWII

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Get artsy with this WWII group activity, starting with a whole-class assignment. Create a map of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Pacific using geometric shapes cut from construction paper and placed on the floor. Consider splitting the...
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Countries Involved in World War II

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students create their own floor map of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Pacific. They locate, identify, and speak for one of the countries involved. In addition, they classify the country they represent as an Axis Power or as an Allied...
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Dia de los Muertos: Celebrating and Remembering

For Teachers K - 2nd
Help scholars understand the history, geography, traditions, and art of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Find background information for your reference as well as a detailed cross-curricular lesson plan. Learners compare...
Organizer
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Europe Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this Europe physical map worksheet, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located on the continent.
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Europe: Political Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this Europe political map instructional activity, students examine each country's boundaries. The map also highlights each of the nation's capitals with a star.
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History Quiz 67

For Students 5th - 10th
In this history worksheet, students take a multiple choice quiz about the geography of famous empires. Students complete 4 multiple choice questions.
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Mapping and Personifying Nations

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze the geography, actions, and relationships of countries involved in World War II. They create a map of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Pacific, and analyze and evaluate their self-made map of Europe and the...
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European Union Map Quest

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify countries of the European Union. They locate countries of Europe on a map and pair with a student to complete a blank map of Europe. They label each country and complete worksheets for the European Union. They...
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Geomnemonics: Facilitating the Teaching of Social Studies Content with Geography Skills

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore how to draw a world map by hand and how to locate countries.
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World War 1: A New Kind of War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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Whoa! Slow Down-Some of You!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze demographic data (growth rate, natural increase, fertility rate, crude birth rates, and crude death rates) and determine which areas of the world contain the fastest and slowest growth rates. They construct population...
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History and Culture of Russia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The history and culture of Russia is one of the most complex in Europe, and can provide interesting learning opportunities.
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Exploring the World's Geography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss the seven continents of Earth and the diverse geography. After discussion, they create their own paper-mache globes which properly display all seven continents, the equator, and the prime meridian. They conduct research...
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History and Culture of Greece

For Teachers 5th - 8th
A study of the history of Greece can include research on individuals, such as Artistotle, that made this country famous.
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Art and Culture of France

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Lessons about France can cover art, history, and the colonization of Africa.
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Art and Culture of Germany

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Germany is a country with a rich and interesting history that can provide a wealth of teaching opportunities.
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The Art and Culture of Spain

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students can explore the history, culture and art of Spain with motivating activities.
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Map Activities

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography worksheet, 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 descriptions, and...
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Number The Stars Geography

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers look for the location of Denmark and then color the continents of Europe and North America.
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The Children of World War II

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine the lives of children during WWII. In this WWII lesson, students investigate the effects of the war on children, what life was like on and off the battlefield and how the geography influenced decisions. Students also...
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Europe in the Middle Ages

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students focus on the development of European civilization during the Middle Ages in Europe through this series of lessons. They develop an awareness for time and place, explain the complex nature of cultures, and real and mythical...
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Motivating Activities for Geography Week

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Here is a great way to pique your students' interest in geography, and help them learn about their world.
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The Vikings: Sea Raiders, Land Raiders

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The geography of northern Europe, as well as the technological advancements in the nautical world, allowed the ferocity of the Vikings to arrive on the shores of faraway countries. Pupils study Viking history in an instructional activity...

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