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The Story of English
Explore the history and scope of the English language with this presentation. With discussion points on the roots of English, its various forms around the world, and its status as a global language, this slide show would be a good...
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BBC Learning English, Reading (Text Organization)
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students begin by unscrambling five nationalities. Next, students read a passage and identify countries that match the nationalities provided. Five missing sentences must be placed in the correct...
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Geography and World Music
Learners are able to demonstrate the ability to identify, contrast and compare the music of different places and regions, and the ability to recognize music as a resource for information about places and regions.
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Life and Death in the Camps
Students state the difference between death camps and concentration camps used during the Holocaust. Using primary source documents, they summarize what life in the camp was like. They describe the final solution used by the Nazis.
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Pope John Paul II: Triumph Over Communism
Students discover the background of Pope John Paul II. In this modern history lesson plan, students research the life of Karol Joseph Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) in order to understand how his past paralleled his papacy.
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Where Am I? Map Activity
In this map activity worksheet, students determine which countries are shown on a set of 16 maps, then read facts about each country designed to help with a report on that country.
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Pulp Friction
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students have 12 minutes to read a text entitled "Pulp Friction" and answer comprehension questions based on the article. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Skimming Exercise
For this skimming for information worksheet, middle schoolers read a passage quickly to find the main ideas. Students have a short period of time to read the passage and complete the questions.
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John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
Students view a documentary on Pop John Paul II. He is the spiritual leader of almost one billion people worldwide and beloved ambassador of peace to untold millions more. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and create a...
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Comparing Primary Sources from the Industrial Revolution
Tenth graders, in teams, analyze, evaluate and describe primary sources pertaining to industrialization at the turn of the century. They examine the sources and answer questions about each.
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Rusyns Survive Time in Central & Eastern Europe
Tenth graders study the different ethnicities in Europe. In this Eastern Europe ESL instructional activity, 10th graders read an article and complete guided questions. Students participate in a debate.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Poland
A complete look at the country of Poland from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. There are links to government officials information, elections, news, and culture. An excellent resource for your research on Poland.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Poles
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Poles. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Shifting Poland
Pictorial essay portrays the extensive territorial changes of Poland immediately after World War II and its new role in Europe.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Separated by History
Through personal accounts, photos, and videos this project documents the separation of families in Poland in the years 1939-1989.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: 19 Kilometers From Auschwitz
Photographic exhibit recounts the story of the Jewish community of Trzebinia, Poland: before the war, during the Holocaust, and their legacies.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Polish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Polish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Photographs From the Warsaw Rising
Photographic exhibit highlights events from the Warsaw Rising in 1944.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Poland
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the European nation of Poland, background details, and numerous links to in- depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism,...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Poland
Learn about religion in Poland, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Before They Perished
This unique photography collection found at Birkenau after liberation includes scenes from the everyday life of families while showing the world of Polish Jews before the Holocaust.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Poland: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Poland in Central Europe.
Other
Why Christmas: Christmas Cultures Around the World
A look at the different traditions and ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Experience Christmas from Australia to Zambia, Italy to China, and many more countries.
Other
Evidence! Europe Reflected in Archives
Digitized manifestations of European culture in archival documents whith presentations made by city archives and other local archives in 7 cities of culture for the year 2000.