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Explorers of the New World: Learning About Major Explorers of the New World
Students investigate the principal explorers of the New World and the contributions that they made to the European knowledge about America, the development of rivalries, and the effects on Native American cultures.
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Salon Simulation
Students examine the role of the 'Salon'. In this historic communications lesson, students role play and use discussion to enhance their understanding of the role the Salon played in 18th century Europe. Students will divide into groups,...
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Modern Culture and Society
Sixth graders investigate different cultures by comparing the United States to Europe. In this social structure lesson, 6th graders discuss the economies, religions, languages and cultures in the Americas and Europe and define their...
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European Capital of Culture
Students investigate the meaning of culture. In this European capital activity, students define the meaning of 'culture'. Students construct a poster that features their city as a cultural center.
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European Library: Reading Europe: European Culture Through the Book
Digitized collection of rare and culturally significant books from over twenty national libraries of Europe. Search by country, language, subject, or year. Earliest book in the collection dates from AD 900.
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European Library: European Libraries: Treasures
Browsable selection of treasured works on paper represents the best of European culture preserved in Europe's leading libraries.
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Le Poulet Gauche: The Sixteenth Century
Overview of the political, social, and economic forces that existed in France during the sixteenth century. Links are provided to several different examples of French culture of the time. Resource created by a group interested in...
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Bike About the Mediterranean
The creators of this site biked through many countries in the Mediterranean region from 1997 to 1998 and describe here their journey. Along the way, they visited many cultural sites and schools and reported here about their experiences....
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Evidence! Europe Reflected in Archives
Digitized manifestations of European culture in archival documents whith presentations made by city archives and other local archives in 7 cities of culture for the year 2000.
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Alex: Exploring the Culture of Europe
In this technology-based lesson, students will create a slideshow presentation or a travel brochure to highlight attractions in a chosen country and the historical significance of each attraction. Students will present their created...