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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Macedonia

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile offering an overview of political and economic conditions in Macedonia, a summary of its recent history, and list of essential facts about the new nation state.
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Other

Braintrack: Universities Worldwide

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a comprehensive index to universities all over the world, organized by continent and country.
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PBS

Nova: The World on Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
During 200 the United States experienced one of the worst years for forest fires. The seasonal nature of this disaster is also typical of other countries. This interactive resource provides an overview of worldwide fires during 2000....
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Website
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Western European Jewry

For Students 9th - 10th
As Hitler moved forward with his plans of conquest, Western European countries were invaded and occupied. This resulted in anti-Semitic laws in countries such as France and the Netherlands. Read background information on these occupied...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Belgium

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the European nation of Belgium, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
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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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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing Europe in 1898. "Europe is composed of twenty or more independent states or countries, in nearly every one of which the people differ from those of others in language, customs, and standards of living...In Europe [there...
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Curated OER

Etc: Claims of Various European Countries to the Us, 1643 1655

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the eastern coast of North America showing territorial claims of Europeans and the development of the United Colonies of New England (New England Confederation) in 1643, and the territorial changes between the Dutch and British...
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Article
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Holocaust Denial Laws

For Students 11th - 12th
The denial of the Holocaust, anti-Semitic rhetoric and the growth of hate groups has led many European nations to pass laws criminalizing hate speech to stop the resurrection of Nazism in Europe. This article discusses individual...
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Channel Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in the Channel Islands off of the coast of France, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data on the Channel Islands.
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Article
Sam Houston State University

Shsu: The Warsaw Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a wealth of information about the Warsaw Pact. Includes information about the Soviet Alliance System, the organization of East European National units, the development of Socialist Armies in Eastern Europe, East-West diplomacy...
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Digital History

Digital History: Isolationists, Internationalists and Lend Lease [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Read about the German incursion into France and the Low Countries and the bombing of Great Britain which caused much discussion in the United States. Should the US stay out of affairs in Europe, or intervene to help their long-time ally,...
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European Union

The Euro: Our Currency

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are able to see the different types of currency in the European Union, which countries use the Euro, the development, and the benefits of the use of the Euro in Europe.
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Other

Suffolk County Community College: Congress of Vienna

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the goals of the countries at the Congress of Vienna in 1815, how realistic they were, and to what extent they were achieved. The goals were intended to create a new balance of power that could prevent both the spread of...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Looking Back, Looking Forward

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lesson reviews what learners have learned in the unit on European cultural and physical landscape. Students compare maps, questions and ideas from the beginning of the unit and identify new questions for research.
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PBS

Commanding Heights

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline of East Germany from 1945 to 1990 chronicles key events from communist domination to political and economic freedom with the end of the Cold War and the dismantling of the Berlin Wall.
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Channel 4 Learning

We Are From Norway

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn all about the country of Norway! Content includes a look at Norway's famous Viking past, current life in Norway, and some truly amazing facts!
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Article
Curated OER

Cbc News: Kosovo Declares Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Kosovo declared itself an independent nation, in defiance to the Serbian government and Russia. Follow the details of the creation of this new country! (February 2008)
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Denmark: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Denmark in Northern Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Andorra: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Andorra located in Southwestern Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Albania: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Albania located in Southeastern Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Southeastern Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Greece: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Greece in Southern Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Finland: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Finland in Northern Europe.

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