Curated OER
Colonial Settlement and Environmental Problems
Students work together to develop a chart showing the relationship between the settlement of the United States and environmental problems. Using this information, they identify the human activities responsible for damaging the...
Curated OER
The Search for the Northwest Passage
Third graders listen to lectures and research the motivations and history of the Spanish, French and English explorers searching for the Northwest Passage to India. They trace routes on maps and consider how these explorers helped shaped...
Curated OER
"Getting to Know You": Discovering the Role of MPs in Canada and the Netherlands
Students learn the role of Canada's MPs compared to that of the Netherlands using a partnered school program.
Curated OER
Homeschooling Chronicles - Teaching a Foreign Language
Foreign languages can enrich curriculum. Learning another language help students practice grammar skills and broaden their horizons.
Curated OER
REFERENCE AND RESEARCH SKILLS
Students examine useful sources of reference materials and highlight vital research skills.Students, in groups, should be encouraged to read as widely as possible to avoid being over-reliant on a narrow range of resources.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Complete a Z List of All the European Countries
An alphabetical list of all the European countries with short descriptions stating their capital, population, political system, currency, and languages spoken.
Science Struck
Science Struck: How Many Countries Are There in Europe?
Presents a map and a list of all the European countries, along with their capitals, land area, population, language, and currency.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A to Z List of European Countries and Their Capitals
Presents a map and an alphabetical list of all the European countries and their capital cities.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Europe Countries and Capitals Quizzes
Choose from four interactive quizzes, and test your geography knowledge of European countries and their capitals.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: European Countries
Learn about Europe and the countries of Europe. Facts such as geography, flags, maps, exports, natural resources, and languages are on this website.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Europe: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of Europe.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Europe: Match the Flags to the Country Quiz
Test your national flag knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the flags of the European countries.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: European Union Timeline
Since the end of World War II, many European countries have been working to foster increasing unity. This interactive timeline traces the development and future of the European Union.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Western Europe: Countries Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of Western Europe.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Sammarinese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sammarinese in the European country of San Marino. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of European Capital Cities With Countries
Discusses the geography of Europe and presents a table of 51 European countries and their capitals and a second table of 12 autonomous regions and their capitals.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Geography Games: Countries of Europe
Study a map showing the countries in Europe, and then try to match their names to their locations on a blank map.
Other
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....
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Find People and Places: Italy
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Italy. Includes a map of this Western European country that pinpoints the location of this boot-shaped peninsula.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Portugal
This encyclopedia entry provides extensive information on the Western European country, Portugal.
World Geography Games
World Geography Games: Countries of Europe
Test your knowledge of European geography.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: European Union
Kids learn about the geography and history of European Union on this website.
Library of Congress
Loc: Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life
European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to...
Library of Congress
Loc: Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life
European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to...