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City Life In Europe
Middle schoolers explore Paris. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "City Life in Europe," and conduct further research on the city of Paris and the country of France. Middle schoolers create postcards that feature Parisian...
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Mapping Napoleon's Empire at Its Height (1812)
The complicated political history of Europe becomes apparent as young historians create a map of the borders of France when Napoleon's Empire was a its height in 1812.
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Europe Quiz 3
In this Europe Quiz 3 worksheet, students answer 10 trivia-style questions about European geography, not interactively, then scroll down to see the answers.
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Holiday Destinations Quiz 1
For this holiday destinations quiz 1 worksheet, students answer 10 trivia-style questions, not interactively, about resorts and holiday destinations, then scroll down to check their answers.
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Geography Quiz 24
For this geography quiz 24 worksheet, students answer 20 trivia-style questions about geography. Then they scroll down to check answers.
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The Congress of Vienna
Established to "undo what Napoleon had done," the Congress of Vienna instituted many changes throughout Europe in the early 19th century - the details of which are included in this presentation. Maps and key decisions are outlined in...
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Worksheet 1: Reading: Lara's Blog
Because of its interesting subject matter, this reading passage about one person's experience during a hurricane is compelling. In the 14 question activity students are exposed to rich vocabulary and thought-provoking material. It could...
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Land of Milk and Honey Relocated or Not (Lesson 3)
Fourth graders practice their research skills. In this North Carolina history instructional activity, 4th graders examine primary resources and draw conclusions regarding the birth of the city of New Bern, North Carolina.
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Getting to Know Austria- Map Skills
In this Austria map skills worksheet, students apply map skills to answer 14 fill in the blank questions about the country. They determine border countries, identify regions, find the capitol, and name rivers. They draw a map of Austria...
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Getting to Know France
In this map skills worksheet, students answer 14 questions about the geography of France. Students then draw a rough map of France. It is assumed that access to an atlas is available.
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Where is the Water?
Learners explore freshwater ecosystems. In this geography lesson, students brainstorm all the lakes and rivers they know then mark them on a map. Learners will then mark all the major freshwater resources on each of the seven continents,...
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The Land of Milk and Honey: Reasons for Migration
Fourth graders analyze migration patterns. In this colonial North Carolina lesson, 4th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of immigrants from Switzerland who settled North Carolina. Students write...
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Vocabulary Activity: Lara's Blog
For this vocabulary worksheet, students read a "blog" from the internet, then answer a set of 14 questions regarding the meaning of words in the passage, filling in the blanks.
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Getting To Know Germany
In this getting to know Germany activity, students use map skills (map not included) to answer 14 questions, then draw a map of Germany labeling the capital and major cities.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Ohio: Donald B (Towboat)
The Donald B. was built in 1923 and is the only 1920s unchanged diesel sternwheel towboat left in the United States. It still operates towing barges in the Ohio River. After years of being located in Switzerland County, Indiana, its home...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 1906
Map of Switzerland and Lechtenstein in 1906 showing the cantons (states) of Switzerland and their capitals, major cities and towns, railways, rivers, lakes, and mountain systems.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Switzerland, 1920
A map of Switzerland in 1920, showing major cities and towns, railroads, rivers, lakes, and terrain. The map is color-coded to show the Cantons of Switzerland.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Switzerland, 1920
A map of Switzerland in 1920, showing major cities and towns, railroads, rivers, lakes, and terrain. The map is color-coded to show the Cantons of Switzerland.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Switzerland, 1920
A map of Switzerland in 1920, showing major cities and towns, railroads, rivers, lakes, and terrain. The map is color-coded to show the Cantons (and capital cities) of Switzerland.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Switzerland, 1914
Map of Switzerland in 1914, showing major cities, railroads, waterways and canals, rivers, lakes, and terrain. The map has a grid-reference key to the cantons, principal cities and towns of Switzerland.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Switzerland, 1872
A map of Switzerland in 1872, showing the Cantons, major cities and towns, railways, mountain systems and passes, rivers, and lakes. An inset map details the area around Bern, and a latitude reference to New Brunswick is shown on the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Switzerland, 1904
A geo-political map of Switzerland that shows canton and country borders current to 1904, major cities, tunnels and railroad lines. Physical features such as mountain ranges with elevation measured in feet, glaciers, and major rivers....
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Switzerland, 1803 1815
A map of Switzerland in 1803, under the Act of Mediation issued by Napoleon establishing the Swiss Confederation. This map is color-coded to show the nineteen Cantons under the Act in tan, and the three Cantons, the Bishopric of Basel,...
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Unesco: Switzerland: Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona
The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona in the north-eastern part of the country covers a mountainous area of 32,850 ha which features seven peaks that rise above 3,000 m. The area displays an exceptional example of mountain building through...