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Germany And The European Union

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the concept of the European Union. They spend time looking at the different characteristics that are common in respect to geography, culture, and governmental structures. The research is used in order to obtain...
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A Long Way from Home: A Hands-on Geography Lesson about World War II

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students build World War II directional signs. In this World War II lesson, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the war. Students...
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Geography - Mapping the Holocaust

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders map the important locations of the Holocaust. In this Holocaust instructional activity, 8th graders research the location of countries involved in the Holocaust as well as the location of concentration camps. Students mark...
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Traveling Cat Flown Home to Family

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students locate Wisconsin and Belgium on a world map, then read a news article about a cat that stowed away on ship from the U.S. to Europe. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with map and vocabulary...
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Imperialism and Expansion: Part 1

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore the era of imperialism and expansion of the United States. In this American history lesson plan, students play a game regarding the U.S. attempts to expand the nation in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Basic Waltz Steps

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learn the five basic waltz steps: box step, under arm turn, walt left box or waltz right box, hesitation step, and progressive waltz step. Teach a little about the history of the waltz and the countries from which it came: Germany and...
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GEOGRAPHY GOES TO THE DOGS

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students use countries and dogs from around the world to answer the questions.
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Europe after World War I

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In this Europe after World War I map worksheet, learners note the 11 regions of the Europe labeled on the map.
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Axis and Allies World War II Simulation

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners investigate World War II through the computer game Axis and Allies. They discuss the basics of World War II before playing the game, spend eight weeks playing the game that is a simulation of World War II, and write a report...
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Viking Discoveries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Viking discoveries. In this Viking history instructional activity, students research Viking culture. Students use their research findings to write historically accurate narratives and build longship models.
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Charts, Maps, and Graphs Lesson on the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice interpreting data. In this Holocaust lesson, students research selected Internet sources and examine charts, maps, and graphs regarding the Jewish populations in and out of Europe. Students respond to questions about...
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"Czech It Out" - A Look at Eastern Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research several countries in Eastern Europe. Students compare and contrast several Eastern European countries and then choose a specific country to research and prepare a class presentation with their findings.
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Words In the News Dutch EU Vote

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in word work and vocabulary building activities before reading an online article. They examine political posters and campaigns before designing an election poster.