Worksheet
Curated OER

The Flag of Russia

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this Russian flag worksheet, students read the history of the flag and directions on how to color the flag. Students then color the Russian flag.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Russian Federation Flag

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography worksheet, students examine a black line drawing of the flag of the Russian Federation. Students color the flag correctly; they will need to do their own research.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Easy Access: Creating Annotated Versions of News Articles

For Teachers 10th - 12th
How can news coverage be made more accessible for teens? Model for your class how to use technology to annotate news stories containing unfamiliar references that hinder their interest in and understanding of a news story. Use the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

North Pole

For Students 5th - 10th
In this North Pole activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
PPT
Curated OER

Mid-19c European Nationalism

For Teachers 7th - 10th
An extensive review of European dynamics in the mid-to-late 19th century, this presentation clearly outlines the steps taken to unify Italy as well as Germany, and all the implications and effects therein. The slides set a strong context...
PPT
Curated OER

Imperialism in China

For Teachers 8th - 10th
China has been through many changes over the last two centuries. This slideshow takes a look at the effects imperialism and European contact had on Chinese government. Images, well-organized information, and a complete outline make this...
PPT
Curated OER

Revolution in China

For Teachers 9th - 11th
There have been a lot of changes in China over the last century. This presentation begins with the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the revolution that led to the adoption of Communism. It highlights the Republican Revolution, Chinese...
App
Sprite Box

Lightbot Jr 4 Coding Puzzles

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learning how to write computer code has never been so much fun! Given control of their very own robots, children create simple programs in order to solve a series of challenges and develop their problem solving skills.
Lesson Plan
Penguin Books

Folklore and Fairytales: A Guide to Using Traditional Tales and Reimagined Classics

For Teachers K - 8th Standards
Every culture has its own stories to tell. An interesting educator's guide shares a large collection of fairytales and folktales, some from different cultures and some re-creations of classics. A summary and brief teaching ideas...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Palmer "Red Raids"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how Americans reacted to communism. In this Red Scare lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the Palmer "Red Raids" and its implications. Students respond to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Marvelouw Mongolia

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are able to: tell basic information about Mangolia: locate it on a world map, locate its capital, name the countries surrounding Mongolia, read a Mongolian folk tale, and explore about the balalaika.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Can You Walk a Mile With My Foot?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners engage in a lesson that is concerned with the measurement of a foot as a customary unit. They take part in a series of activities to help them acquire skills of using a foot to compare other units of measurement. The teacher...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

NFE General Knowledge Quiz

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine various aspects of history. In this MultiGenre lesson, 9th graders participate in a bingo game. Students complete a worksheet on the bingo game afterwards.
Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Information from Flags of the World about the flag of Russia; pictures, history, and more.
Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alaska: American Flag Raising Site

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1867, site of Russian flag lowering and American flag raising marking the transfer of Alaska to the U.S.; in 1959, after Alaska admitted as 49th state, site of first official raising of 49-star U.S. flag; also called Castle Hill.
Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Russia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Website
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides bilingual news and facts about wildlife issues and projects across Russia. A small collection of beautiful images and video clips. Special section for kids with puzzles and nature-related games such as Rescue the...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the world's largest country of Russia, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a travel guide and country profile of Georgia in Southwest Asia including background facts and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...