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Transcontinental Phragmites

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this lesson plan, students will examine the spread of Phragmites, an invasive species, across the Atlantic from Europe to the United States, and look for connections to human navigation patterns, while applying their knowledge of...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Bulgaria

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrays a country profile and travel guide to Bulgaria, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news, government, and much...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a virtual destination guide and profile of the European country of Spain, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Liechtenstein

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a broad country profile of the tiny European nation of Liechtenstein, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Croatia

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a virtual destination guide and country profile of the European nation of Croatia, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, tourism, environment,...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: San Marino

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of San Marino on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Switzerland

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Switzerland on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: France

For Students 1st - 9th
Visit this website to get some information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of France.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Germany

For Students 1st - 9th
Find information about Germany on this site. Find all about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Germany.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Greece

For Students 1st - 9th
Visit this site to learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Greece.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Eclectic Elementary Geography by American Book Company

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Eclectic Elementary Geography by American Book Company (1883), an elementary geography textbook including maps, information about areas and people of the United...
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SMART Technologies

Smart: World Map

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson features a world map with labeled countries, a global map, and an interactive map of the seven continents.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of Europe's most populous country, Germany. The focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
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Other

Migration

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the movement of people from one place to another with this informative look at migration. Discover the push and pull factors, migration into Europe, and the main types of migration.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Portugal

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included. Adobe Flash Required.
App
Knowledge Share

Super Kids: Hangman

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Italy

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is there for kids to do in Italy? Explore the geography and fun things to do while traveling in Western Europe.
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Other

David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
The collection of more than 150,000 maps focuses on rare 18th and 19th-century maps of North and South America, although it also has maps of the World, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. The collection includes atlases, wall maps,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Denmark

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool that takes you on a virtual trip to the Kingdom of Denmark. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: European Capitals Quiz

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using the Activote system, students will look at a map of Europe to identify the country and then select that country's capital city. There are 28 questions.
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Other

Kids World Travel Guide: Continent Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides interesting and fun facts on the continents of the world.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Austria

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of Austria, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much more tourism...
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Portugal

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel site webpage with beautiful photographs and information on the history of Portugal. Also includes information on the country's demographics, culture, and geography.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Sami

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sami people in Scandinavia and parts of Russia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...