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Eastern Europe Key Terms

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the continent of Europe and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Learning European Geography

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover locations and countries in Europe by identifying them on a map.  In this European geography lesson, 6th graders read the book The Lost Little Elephant, with their class and discuss the geography referenced in...
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AGSSS

World Regions

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Help your learners to visualize where historical events have taken place around the globe with a map that details the major regions of the seven continents. 
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The Importance of Speaking Another Language

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students evaluate how important it can be to speak a language other than their own. They analyze the role language plays in bridging cultural differences and compare their reasons and see if the class can reach a consensus on the...
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* Educators * Lesson Plans The Importance of Speaking Another Language

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the importance of speaking more than one language. They read and discuss an account written by a Peace Corps teacher in Ukraine, answer discussion questions, and discuss why English is taught in Ukraine.
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Iceland

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover the country of Iceland. They investigate Iceland's history, culture, and geography using hands-on materials. They engage in a multi-day lesson plan. Each day focuses on a different aspect of Iceland. A...
Interactive
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Europe Map Quiz (Easy)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, learners respond to 35 identification questions regarding the countries of Europe.
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Europe Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the continent of Europe and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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The Race to Dominate the Known World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers describe cause/effect relationship of a European country's need for resources, exploration, colonization, and settlement of different regions of the world beginning in the 14th Century, and role play representatives of...
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Outline Maps

For Teachers 4th - 12th Standards
Don't miss this gold mine of blank maps for your next geography lesson! Regions include traditional continents such as Asia, Europe, and Africa, as well as other major world areas such as the Pacific Rim and the Middle East.
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Leaders, Laborers, and Other Perspectives of World War II

For Teachers 10th - 11th
How did the women in France feel about their country’s involvement in World War II? Class groups are assigned a country involved in WWII, and individuals within the group adopt the point of view of leaders, laborers, businessmen, women,...
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Europe Quiz 3

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Europe Quiz 3 instructional activity, students answer 10 trivia-style questions about European geography, not interactively, then scroll down to see the answers.
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Eastern Europe in 1989

For Students 11th - 12th
Major political shifts occurred in Eastern Europe during the late 1980s. Locate, identify, and label 90 different areas on the provided map. A list of cities, countries, and water ways is provided.
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Geomnemonics: Facilitating the Teaching of Social Studies Content with Geography Skills

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore how to draw a world map by hand and how to locate countries.
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City Life In Europe

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore Paris. In this geography skills instructional activity, students watch "City Life in Europe," and conduct further research on the city of Paris and the country of France. Learners create postcards that feature Parisian...
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Exploring the World's Geography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss the seven continents of Earth and the diverse geography. After discussion, they create their own paper-mache globes which properly display all seven continents, the equator, and the prime meridian. They conduct research...
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European Explorer IMovie

For Teachers 5th
Film is a wonderful way to communicate any concept or idea. Fifth graders will use IMovie and GarageBand software to create a IMovie about one of eight European explorers. They will chose an explorer, research his travels and life, then...
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Panama Canal

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate a way to sail a boat around the world without touching land while learning about the Panama Canal. In this Panama Canal lesson plan, students learn about the relationship of socio-political continents and how the...
Interactive
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Europe Rivers Map Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students examine the map that includes 14 European rivers. Students match the names of the rivers to the appropriate locations on the...
Interactive
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Europe Seas Map Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 14 European seas. Students match the names of the bodies of water to the appropriate locations on the...
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Getting to Know France

For Students 4th - 6th
In this map skills worksheet, students answer 14 questions about the geography of France. Students then draw a rough map of France. It is assumed that access to an atlas is available.
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Out With the Old, in With the New

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of the Soviet Union and compared to the new Democratic Russia. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create a class project.
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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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Geography Quiz 22

For Students 7th - 12th
In this geography worksheet, learners answer short answer geography questions about landmarks around the world. Students complete 10 questions.