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Tour de Force on the Tour de France
Students explore the incredible obstacles that Lance Armstrong overcame to become the second American winner of the Tour de France. They choose a person whom they admire as the subject of a 'Man in the News' or 'Woman in the News' article.
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Le Tour de France
Students explore French geography, history and culture. They imagine that they are a tour company that is trying to promote the trip to prospective customers. In addition, they make travel arrangements in French, practice computer...
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Breaking News English: Armstrong Wins 7th Tour de France
In this English worksheet, learners read "Armstrong Wins 7th Tour de France" and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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La Tour Eiffel- A History
Why was the Eiffel Tower built? When? What is its significance to the French people? Intermediate and early advanced French readers explore a page-long passage and complete the reading comprehension questions that follow. Consider posing...
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Les Monuments de Paris
What are the most famous monuments in France? Use this presentation to show your class some of Paris's finest: la Tour Eiffel, L'arc de Triomphe, etc. Basic information such as the reason for construction and the date of construction are...
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A Third Straight Victory
Students use the Internet to research the Tour de France and the riders. They discover the history of the race and the path it follows every year. They also examine the life of rider, Lance Armstrong.
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Tocqueville American Cities Tour 1997-1998
Students research five cities of their choice. They investigate the history, current economic standing, and two people who helped to influence the city in some way. They use the Internet to conduct their research.
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Visite Virtuelle du Louvre
High schoolers complete a virtual tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Using the internet, they identify the items they expect to see and the ones they actually see. They discuss the different types of artwork that can be found there as...
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Europe
In order to review language skills, learners in both upper elementary and higher grades can benefit from this activity providing an exploration of information related to Europe. This 12 question activity provides a reading passage,...
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Take a Ride in Honor of National Bike Month
Tap into the joy of bicycling with these suggestions to make a celebration of National Bike Month a blast.
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How Do You Measure Up
Students investigate the concept of heart rate and how it is effected by environmental stresses like exercise. They conduct research readings and evaluate the data to form a hypothesis to initiate class discussion about the information.
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Write Larger Numbers in Words or Figures
In this write larger numbers in words or figures worksheet, students read and write numbers to one hundred millionth place value. In this short answer worksheet, students write answers to twenty problems.
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Lance Armstrong: Racing for His Life
Students explore the courage and determination of a cancer survivor. They explore the effects of the disease on Armstrong's life and career, and they witness the strength of an American hero who refused to quit.
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Test Your Research Skills-- You Either Know It Or You Don't! 3
In this research worksheet, students use Internet searches or a research library to find answers to 15 questions about a variety of subjects.
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In-Group Favoritism
Learners discover how to cross social boundaries. In this character education activity, students discuss the positive and negative impacts of favortism they witness in their local community as well as the international community....
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You Either Know It or You Don't
In this research activity worksheet, students research using the Internet or library as their source. Students answer 15 research questions.
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Year 2004 Quiz
High schoolers are able to use computers and answer questions about the years 2000-2004. They click on the globe at the end for the answers. Students can use this opportunity to delve into the topics in more detail and give more...
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Breaking News English: Lance Armstrong
In this Lance Armstrong worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Cave Art Revisited
Students research the sources of prehistoric cave paintings and engage in an activity of creating their own cave art. The lesson focuses on the design, composition style of the art, and importance of cultural contributions cave painting...
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A Month of Mapping Literature
Explore the world through literature! With push pins to mark where each story came from, learners examine cultural differences, geographical location, and how those elements affect story content. This lesson could use deeper development,...
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Magnum Photos: Tour De France
Thirty-one photos, many black and white, give you the essence of the Tour de France. Commentary explains its mystique and importance not in just the bicycling world, but in the world of sports.
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Breaking News English: Armstrong Wins 7th Tour De France
Lesson plan which includes audio, downloads, and unique student activities. Intended for ELL students but also applicable for most middle and high schoolers. Includes an "easier" and "harder" version of same lesson plan. Good site.
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The Why Files: Steering for Steroids
The Tour de France has been under scrutiny because of alleged doping by participants. This article dives into the fray of scandal during one year of the Tour.
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National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Lance
This 2002 poster commemorates Lance Armstrong's fourth Tour de France win. Click on "Text" to read a little about Lance Armstrong and how the poster was made.