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NASA

Nasa Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards: Fires

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse forest fires across the world. Learn about these natural hazards as you browse by date or region.
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Website
Other

Map Zones: Poland, Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of Poland's economy.
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Website
Other

Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains detailed information on Claude Monet's House and Gardens. Throughout the entire site, there are beautiful pictures of the house and the gardens surrounding the house. A map of the garden is also available.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Continents of the World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is devoted to identifying, locating, and learning facts about the 7 continents. It contains interactive maps, facts, and a short video at the end.
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Graphic
PBS

Pbs|cet: The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama

For Students 9th - 10th
Simon Schama travels through three thousand years of Jewish history across Europe, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Bermuda, and into the United States. Notable historical data and images are presented through an interactive map.
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Article
University of California

Uc Santa Barbara: What Brought the Europeans to America?

For Students 9th - 10th
Short essay addresses reasons that brought the Europeans to America. Covering many important points, he also provides compelling reasons and a map.
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Graphic
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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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Path of the Black Death

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Black Death caused a radical alteration in population and dramatic changes in society. In this instructional activity, students will analyze maps, documents, and firsthand accounts to trace the effects of the Black Death in Europe.
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Website
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Centennial: Omar Nelson Bradley

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy biography of General Omar Bradley was written on the centennial of his birth. It traces his life as a military man through World War I, World War II, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Included is a map that shows...
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Unit Plan
Other

European Library: Napoleonic Wars: 1799 1815 (French)

For Students 9th - 10th
Digitized collection of primary source materials (texts, maps, and illustrations) tells the story of the wars Napoleon fought in the early nineteenth century to extend French power across Europe. Primarily in French.
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Handout
Other

Dublin Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Dublin, Ireland with links to its history and some famous sites within Dublin.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: How Far Did Ancient Rome Spread?

For Students 9th - 10th
Legend has it that Romulus and Remus -- twin brothers who were also demi-gods -- founded Rome on the River Tiber in 753 B.C. Over the next eight and a half centuries, it grew from a small town of pig farmers into a vast empire that...
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Curated OER

Latitude: The Art and Science of 15th Century Navigation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site to read about how navigation began in Europe and what tools were used. Make sure to read the segments on coastal navigation, maps, and ocean currents.
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Graphic
Curated OER

How Accurately Did They Know the World in 1516?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site to read about how navigation began in Europe and what tools were used. Make sure to read the segments on coastal navigation, maps, and ocean currents.
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Website
Other

Liechtenstein

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has very comprehensive map of Liechtenstein. It also has a brief history of the country.
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Graphic
Other

Andorra

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a map of Andorra that includes all of the major cities and rivers. Also provides a history of Andorra's government.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Map of Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the history of Poland includes details about the De-Stalinization of Poland and the regime of First Secretary Wladyslaw Gomulka.
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Interactive
Curated OER

National Geographic for Kids: Find People and Places: Russia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Russia! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Website
Friesian School

Friesian School: Successors of Rome: Francia, 447 Present

For Students 9th - 10th
The Friesian School gives a description of the Kings and Emperors of France and the Frank influence in northern Europe. There are also detailed maps.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Eclectic Elementary Geography by American Book Company

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Eclectic Elementary Geography by American Book Company (1883), an elementary geography textbook including maps, information about areas and people of the United...
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Handout
Other

Kingsnake: Vipera Aspis

For Students 9th - 10th
Distributed throughout Europe, the Vipera aspis, is a venomous snake that preys mostly on rodents and lizards. Distribution map of Italy, pictures, and dimensions are included.
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Handout
United Nations

Unesco: Longobards in Italy: Places of Power (568 774 Ad)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Longoboards buildings reflect the accomplishments of the Lombards, a Germanic culture originally from northern Europe. These early medieval buildings are located across the Italian Peninsula and date from the 6th to 8th centuries....
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Interactive
University of Iowa

University of Iowa Libraries: The Atlas of Early Printing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
View this interactive reference tool to learn about the history of printing in Europe during the fifteenth century. Features a map that displays layers of information that can be viewed together or individually along with a timeline of...
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Handout
US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: German Soviet Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the agreement between the Germans and Soviets that contained a secret section that provided for the partition of Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe between the two countries. Includes photographs, a map, and archival...

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