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Curated OER

The Vikings of Scandinavia

For Teachers 3rd
Students become familiar with who the Vikings were and what they accomplished. In this Vikings lesson, students locate the Scandinavian countries. Students will record information about the Vikings in a Viking notebook. Students will...
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BBC

Walk Through History

For Teachers 4th
First the Vikings raided Great Britain, and then they set up camp and moved in. Learners explore Viking times and discuss reasons why groups choose to settle. They construct a class timeline, engage in several online activities, and then...
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Unit Plan
Core Knowledge Foundation

Year 2: Northern Europe

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
How is life in Northern Europe different from other areas of the world? Historians journey through the various regions of Northern Europe discovering what type of climate, animals, and lifestyles exist in that section of the world. They...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Early Exploration of North America

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders "travel" from Europe to North America as Columbus did. They organize the information into chronoglogical order.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Viking Discoveries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine Viking discoveries. In this Viking history lesson, students research Viking culture. Young scholars use their research findings to write historically accurate narratives and build longship models.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Vikings: Sea Raiders, Land Raiders

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The geography of northern Europe, as well as the technological advancements in the nautical world, allowed the ferocity of the Vikings to arrive on the shores of faraway countries. Pupils study Viking history in an instructional activity...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Yo-ho, Yo-ho a Viking's Life for Me

For Teachers 3rd
Students complete a unit of lessons on the Vikings. They analyze maps, read and discuss myths, summarize the main ideas from resource materials, watch videos, sing a song, draw a picture to illustrate Norse mythology, and define key...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Be a Viking!

For Teachers 3rd
Students research the history and culture of the Vikings. Students complete a variety of lessons in which they use maps, discussion, lecture, vocabulary lists, worksheets and quizzes to investigate the culture and traditions of the Vikings.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Primary History Vikings Extension Activity - Vikings at Stories

For Students 6th - 10th
In this primary history learning exercise, students sharpen their research skills as they study the history of the Vikings beliefs and stories. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Big Freeze

For Students 7th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article about climate change. Students respond to 6 short answer questions regarding the article. Vocabulary words from the reading and their definitions are also included.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Maine

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Maine reading comprehension activity, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Organizer
Curated OER

The Reformation in England

For Students 10th - 11th
In this world history worksheet set, students read two pages of information about the Reformation in England and Martin Luther. They read about the stages of the break from Rome. There are no questions associated with the page.
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Website
WorldNews Network

Scandinavia News: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Scandinavia News gathers the top news stories for and about Scandinavia from a variety of well-renowned sources.
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Website
WorldNews Network

Scandinavia News: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Scandinavia News gathers the top news stories for and about Scandinavia from a variety of well-renowned sources.
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Website
CNN

Cnn: Scandinavia

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN delivers the top news stories of the day for and about Scandinavia. Content also includes sports scores, localized weather, and financial market.
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Other

Helsinki Times: International Edition

For Students 9th - 10th
The Helsingin Sanomat is Finland's leading national newspaper. Coverage includes the top stories in Finland and Scandinavia, as well as Finnish business, finance, entertainment and sports news. Written in English.
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Handout
University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Finland

For Students 9th - 10th
A lot of information is at your fingertips on this site. You cannot miss this if you are researching Finland!
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Website
Other

The North Pole: Christmas Around the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
A look at how world countries celebrate the different traditions of the Christmas season.
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Website
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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Website
Channel 4 Learning

Channel 4: We Are From Finland

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn all about the Scandinavian country of Finland. Content includes a look at Finland's history, countryside, people, seasons, and other interesting facts.
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Website
Other

Viking Network: The Viking Age in Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent resource for finding information on the Viking Age in Ireland. By clicking on a title, you can read articles on various subjects all relating to Vikings.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: History of Women's Suffrage

For Students 1st - 8th
This site summarizes the history of women's suffrage throughout various countries and continents, including: United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Scandinavia, Africa, etc. It also briefly includes the...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Sami

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sami people in Scandinavia and parts of Russia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Norway

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a complete destination guide to Norway, a country profile, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, government, and more.

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