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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Iceland

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Iceland's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Switzerland

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Switzerland's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location.
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Interactive
PurposeGames

Purpose Games: Can You Pick the Countries of Europe?

For Students 9th - 10th
44 question geoquiz tests players knowledge of the location of European countries.
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Handout
World Atlas

World Atlas: Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to Europe including a variety of maps, statistics, facts, and information on history, geography, flags, symbols, travel, and much more.
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Handout
Other

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust: Jersey Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
Jersey Zoo is the headquarters for the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust near St. Helier, Channel Islands. This site contains information about the animals, the park, and the activities outside of the park.
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Website
European Union

Europa: The History of the European Union

For Students 9th - 10th
A handy chronology of the European Union from the years 1946 to 2000. Click on the year you're interested in for more information.
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Website
Other

Courrier International

For Students 9th - 10th
Courrier International is a weekly magazine devoted to presenting the news from diverse perspectives. This site offers brief news from around the world, plus a theme from an international perspective.
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Website
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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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Switzerland

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

Nations Online: Luxembourg

For Students 9th - 10th
A great reference source for getting a country profile of the little European nation of Luxembourg. Offers background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: France

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general summary of the European country of France. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, videos,...
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Website
Other

General Anzeiger Online: Bonn

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is an Internet newspaper from Bonn, Germany.
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Website
Other

General Anzeiger Online: Bonn

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is an Internet newspaper from Bonn, Germany.
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Website
New York Times

New York Times: Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the latest news, issues, and events in Europe, the UK and Ireland today.
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Sarkozy's Europe Is Good for Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing how French President Nicolas Sarkozy's leadership of the European Union was perceived by the United States, with speculation about how the new Czech leadership of the Eu will change things. [Date of Article: January...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Our World

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read facts about seven continents. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Ukraine

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive overview of Europe's second largest country, Ukraine, focusing on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news stories, and related...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Liechtenstein

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC features an overview of the tiny European country of Liechtenstein including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Luxembourg

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides a broad review of the European country of Luxembourg, known for its banking and as a tax haven. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media....
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Website
Other

L'humanite

For Students 9th - 10th
The official paper of the French communist party, l'Humanite offers a selective view of French news (mostly social and political news). It opens with an op-ed column. Excellent to contrast with Le Figaro (the Conservative paper).
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Website
Other

L'humanite

For Students 9th - 10th
The official paper of the French communist party, l'Humanite offers a selective view of French news (mostly social and political news). It opens with an op-ed column. Excellent to contrast with Le Figaro (the Conservative paper).
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Website
Other

Rhein Neckar Zeitung Heidelberg (Rnz)

For Students 9th - 10th
RNZ is a local area newspaper serving the city of Heidelberg, Germany. Content includes local, regional, and national news, as well as political and economics coverage, sports, culture, science, health, and more. Written in German.
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Website
Other

Rhein Neckar Zeitung Heidelberg (Rnz)

For Students 9th - 10th
RNZ is a local area newspaper serving the city of Heidelberg, Germany. Content includes local, regional, and national news, as well as political and economics coverage, sports, culture, science, health, and more. Written in German.
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Website
Other

Diari D'andorra

For Students 9th - 10th
Diari d'Andorra is a daily newspaper, published in Andorra la Vella, Andorra, serving the country as a whole. The paper, available in PDF format only, provides local, national, and international news, sports, and more. Written in Catalan.