Curated OER
Quebec
Ninth graders to examine the past to find out why Quebec has been so determined to protect its cultural heritage. They access primary resources on the Internet to promote their engagement with the past.
Curated OER
Holding a Wolf by the Ears: Race, Economics, and the Complexity of Thomas Jefferson
Eleventh graders explore the era of slavery when Jefferson was President. In this United States History instructional activity, 11th graders participate in a class discussion that is led by the teacher. A PowerPoint presentation on...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: France
Provides an overview of the culture of France. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: France
Resource discusses France's involvement in the NATO Stabilization Force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
Library of Congress
Loc: France in America: New Societies
The development of a multi-ethnic society developed in New France. Find out how this happened and what made up the social hierarchy. Primary source documents are provided on this Library of Congress site.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ethnic Groups of Europe, 1916
A 1916 map showing the historic lands held by the various groups of Europe, including the Latin nations (Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal), Teutonic nations of Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia, and which include the Celts of the...
Other
Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
European Union
The European Union: Guide for Americans
This site offers a detailed presentation of the European Union. Topics covered include the union's policies, economic unity, and Europe in the world. You can also take the Euro Quiz.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Behind Closed Doors: "Colorism" in the Caribbean by Michel Martin
In this interview, Michel Martin discusses Frances Robles's report on colorism in the Dominican Republic. Colorism is a form of prejudice based on the darkness of a person's skin color. Discrimination based on colorism often occurs...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French-Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Andorra: People
A look at the groups of people living in Andorra. Education is supported by Andorra, France, and Spain. A chart gives some quick looks at the ethnic groups. languages, and religion in the country. Information from the CIA Fact Book.