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Introducing Europe WorksheetIntroducing Europe Worksheet
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5th - 10th
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Introducing Europe

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Provide your learners with a comprehensive introduction to Europe with this great set of worksheets. Map activities include matching European countries to their capitals and places on a political map, as well as exploring different landscapes, major rivers and seas, and other physical characteristics of Europe.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • This resource is meant to supplement a particular textbook; however, the worksheets can work as great stand-alone resources to support your own curriculum needs

Pros

  • Worksheets address European country names and locations, capitals, and major oceans and seas 
  • Provides lesson ideas and worksheets on introducing the the European Union
  • Includes handout on European Union countries' percentage of unemployment and GDP

Cons

  • No answer key is included; however, answers are fairly easy to come by with an atlas or online resource

Common Core

RH.6-8.7 RH.9-10.7

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