Ninth graders investigate the Protestant Reformation. In this global history lesson, 9th graders examine the provided primary sources that enable students to create posters and presentations that reveal how Catholicism, Lutheranism,...

Students transfer what they have learned about China into an electronic project. In this collaborative project, students take what they have learned from their textbooks and synthesize the information in order to create an electronic...

Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of Western Europe.

Physical geography lesson exploring the importance of physical features in determining borders. Small group and whole class activities.

This site from Flora of Europe gives a general description and photos for every type of vegetation found in Europe. It is very complete, but hard to navigate if you don't know the scientific name for the plant you're interested in.

This page has a map showing the 4 different types of land located in Europe. Information is provided on Europe as well as links to more maps and information.

In much of the social studies-especially courses focused on world history, geography, and culture-there has been a long-standing awareness that the experience of women has been left out of the narrative. Recent changes in state,...

This site has the summary of a report on nature and wildlife in Europe. Read about the natural environment, changes resulting from human activity, or access a table of contents to read more.

This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of Europe and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is clear...

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Jersey (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Ireland (Republic), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Miguelon (France), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

This site surveys for younger students the geography and culture of Belgium, in Western Europe.

Incredible photographs of the Alps along the Swiss-French frontier feature facts about the mountain range, individual peaks, and the glaciers that characterize the nation.

Students can learn about the geography and history of Italy on this site.

Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of San Marino on this site.

Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Switzerland on this site.

Visit this website to get some information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of France.

Find information about Germany on this site. Find all about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Germany.

Visit this site to learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Greece.

Developed in 2000-2001 to explore and celebrate the lives of people living in eight countries that lie along the prime meridian, this "welcome to Spain" guidebook and tour includes sections on Spain's history, geography, environment,...

View breathtaking pictures of the Alps as well as read facts about this European mountain chain. Links to other mountain ranges.

"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.

Features a country profile of the European nation of Belgium, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...