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Locating The Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify major players in the Cold War and place them on a world map. They identify the two superpowers location on the map as well as their allies. Students analyze how the world divided itself.
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An American Spy with Money To Spend

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use their imagination, math, reading, computer, geography, and social studies skills in this unique, innovative, and fun lesson where students pretend to be international spies!
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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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4th Grade Spelling: Continents and Nationalities

For Students 4th
For this 4th grade home connection spelling practice worksheet, 4th graders examine 20 spelling words that feature continents and nationalities. Students write the words 1 time each.
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Here We Go

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the World Cup of 2006. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about football and the worldwide competition. Students discuss the positive and negative...
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Exploring the Objectives of the European Union

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the members of the EU and brainstorm on how these countries would benefit by having an alliance. In groups, they examine the main objectives of the EU and present to the class.
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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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"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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The Roman Empire

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the reasons behind the fall of the Roman Empire and describe the changes that occurred after the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Around The World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students search the Internet through a sequence of steps to reach the country of their nationality. They research and collect information about their country.
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East Asia--The Asian Holocaust

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the effects of the Asian Holocaust by comparing it to the Nazi Holocaust. They view a Power Point and discuss the comparisons between both Holocausts. As they compare and contrast both, they discuss their reactions...
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Yahoo Kids World Factbook: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource about Germany. Learn about the country's geography, population, economy, government, military, foreign relations. View statistical facts, a country map, and the national flag.
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Modern City and Country Maps of Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A German Government user-friendly site that gives links to sites with excellent, up-to-date maps of Germany.
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Cia: World Factbook: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Germany. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a country summary and destination guide to Germany, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, maps, and more.
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Lizard Point: Germany: States Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the states in Germany.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Germany, 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.
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Stadt Koln

For Students 9th - 10th
A great web site, the official site of the city of Koln (Cologne) contains a wealth of information about the city: facts and figures, its history, culture, geography, economy, sights, tourism, sports, and free time activity--not to...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Physical and Cultural Geography of the German Empire, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
Six maps of the German Empire showing the average rainfall, the major climate zones, metal industrial products and mining (iron, coal, silver, copper, and salt), textile industrial products (silk, wool, cotton, and linen) ethnic groups,...