Homeschool European History Cultural Activities

Europe's population has been significantly declining since the 1970s. What does this mean for the citizens of Europe? How will the economy withstand the decline? Students will collaborate as they visit 8 different stations:

Station 1: Demographic History of Europe

Station 2: Population Decline in Europe Chart Reading

Station 3: Why is the Population Declining in Europe

Station 4: Reading a Population Map of Europe

Station 5: Densely Population Countries of Europe

Station 6: Sparsely Populated Countries of Europe

Station 7: Understanding Depopulation

Station 8: Evaluating the Negative and Positive Effects of Population Decline

OBJECTIVES:

• The learner will explore the causes and effects of population decline in Europe.
• The learner will understand how declining fertility rates, increased life expectancy, and migration play a part in population decline.
• The student will examine highly populated and scarcely populated European countries.
• The learner will analyze the population - in maps and charts.

LESSON INCLUDES:

• Detailed Teacher Instructions: Introduction, Procedure, Evaluation, Guiding Questions

• 8 Station Activities

• Student Guide Sheet

• Student Guide Sheet Teacher Key

• Exit Cards and More!

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✧ Population Lessons

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✧ Other Europe Resources and Lessons

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Bundle the Famous Francophone Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition with the Famous French Historical Figures and French Artist Wordsearch Activities and save 20%

Explore francophone culture with this comprehensive educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This set combines a dynamic video project and an interactive wordsearch activity, perfect for bringing famous Francophone figures to life in your classroom!

Famous Francophone Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition: Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students create captivating videos showcasing influential Francophones. Ideal for enhancing research skills and multimedia presentations, this project encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse francophone contributions. This can be completed in English or French.

Famous French Historical Figures & French Artist Wordsearch : Reinforce historical knowledge with these engaging wordsearch puzzles. Each offers 15 different francophones to search for along with an optional research sheet to discover a fun fact about each. This activity is a great way for students to test their learning and connect with the rich heritage of francophone culture. Perfect for early finishers!

Perfect for French levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. This bundle supports diverse learning styles and adds an exciting dimension to your curriculum. Equip your students with the tools to explore and celebrate global francophone figures while honing their language skills.

Need to motivate your Spanish students?  Want to incorporate more REAL culture into your classes? Need them to work together?  This digital escape room is a FUN way to do both!  Students must watch and read the Google slides and also do some research of their own to help solve a crime. Students can complete this challenge in school or digitally from home! No-prep fun activity for ALL of your classes!

Some important objects have been stolen from the Soccer Museum at Camp Nou in Barcelona.  Help the police chase down the thieves as you travel around Spain!  To find the next clue, students must answer cultural questions about Spain.  From those answers, they must figure out codes that will open digital locks (in a google form).  Students get the next set of pictures and clues after each lock is opened! 

This Escape Room is suitable for all middle and high school students.  It focuses on famous places and interesting cultural details, not on grammar.  This resource comes in a Spanish version appropriate for students in Year 3 and up, and also an English version for Novice Spanish students or any student interested in Spanish culture!  It’s a great way to get students talking to each other at the beginning of the year, or a fun way to wrap up a school year too! Need a brain break from the normal curriculum? This should do the trick!

Who can use this product?

• Spanish students in Year 3 and above for the Spanish version
• Any student interested in Spanish culture for the English version (I recommend high school level- there are puzzles to figure out the require some out-of-the-box thinking!)

How can I use this product?

• This activity is a great way to either start or end the year!
• Students must work in teams to find answers and figure out codes
• Assign this activity digitally via google classroom or other learning platform
• Give students a time limit to increase motivation!
• This activity can be graded or just for fun
• The focus is on culture-not on grammar
• Plan for 60-90 minutes to complete this activity

What’s included in this product?

• A Spanish version Escape Room Challenge including

• 29 slides

• Important vocabulary (lock, clue, code, thief, to steal)

• Authentic photos from many places in Spain

• Links to 24 multiple choice questions in Spanish

• A google form with digital locks

• Link to a video showing flamenco music and dancing

• Link to a video showing how to make paella

• An English version with all of the the aforementioned parts

• Teacher instructions for use for both Spanish and English version (instructions are in English)

• An answer key for teachers for both Spanish and English versions

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Do you find it is challenging to determine what countries to cover when teaching Europe? This lesson explores 10 countries from Northern Europe to Central Europe to Southern Europe. Your students will love exploring Europe through stations! It is a great introduction to Europe and covers the following countries:

• Portugal
• Greece
• Iceland
• Sweden
• Ukraine
• Romania
• Italy
• Germany
• France
• U.K.

(Note: Although this is designed for two weeks (45 minute classes), it can be modified as the teachers discretion if there is a time limit. Simply require student to complete 5 countries rather than 10. Typically each group will study one country a day, unless you have longer class times such as in block classes.)

OBJECTIVES:

(1) The learner will identify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many in Europe.

(2) The learner will identify the location of renewable and non-renewable natural resources such as fresh water, fossil fuels, fertile soils, and timber.

(3) The learner will identify the physical characteristics of a place such as landforms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather.

(4) The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the patterns,

characteristics

(5) The learner will compare similarities and differences among people such as music, clothing, and food.

(6) The learner will describe and explain the effects of physical environmental

processes such as erosion, ocean currents, and earthquakes on Earth’s surface.

(7) The learner will describe a variety of regions such as landforms, climate, and vegetation regions.

(8) The learner will describe elements of culture, including language, religion,

beliefs and customs, institutions, and technologies.

MATERIALS:

• Center printouts (10) placed into folders, 1 country sheet per student (30 students = 30 Italy Sheets)

• 10 pocket folders (Place the student country sheets in the left pockets.)

• 3 Prong Folder Per Student (They will add their country pages to their notebook)

• Atlases, books, magazine, articles for each country station.

• Map of Europe, one per student

• Exit Cards

INCLUDES:

• Detailed teacher guided instructions
• Introduction activity looking talking about fun facts bout Europe (Fun Fact Sheet Included) + (Suggested video if time allows)
• Printable materials for each of the 10 stations: Map of Europe, Country Station Charts
• Teacher Answer Guide
• Assessment: T-Chart Comparison & Exit Cards

OTHER LESSON ON EUROPE:

Eastern & Western Europe Scavenger Hunt (Introductory Activity)

Europe Geography Bundle + 2 Freebies

Aging Europe & Its Population Decline

European Interactive Notebook with QR Codes

European History, Map Quizzes

The 15 Most Influential People in European History

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Are you looking for an engaging and immersive way to explore francophone cultures without leaving the classroom? Look no further! This 3-pack bundle of of video projects offers thrilling virtual field trips that combine creativity, language learning, and a touch of friendly competition. Includes an additional bonus file!

Includes:

• Discovering Paris- Unveil the magnificence of France's capital! Explore the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the vibrant Champs-Élysées, and more renowned landmarks. Students will showcase Paris' cultural treasures in captivating commercials.

• Regions of France- A visual feast of geography! From Normandie's rich history to the breathtaking landscapes of Provence, this project encourages students to discover the unique charm of France's diverse regions.

• Francophone Countries- Embrace global diversity! In this project, students will travel beyond France's borders, exploring the rich cultures of various French-speaking countries worldwide.

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Features:

Friendly Competition: The bundle includes an extra credit element, where students select the top three locations they find most intriguing. This adds a dash of excitement as they advocate for their favorite destinations.

Teacher Savings: By investing in this bundle, you'll not only save money but also empower your students to thrive in their language learning journey.

Multimedia Mastery: Students will unleash their creativity as they curate captivating visuals, engaging soundtracks, and persuasive scripts, making each video a true work of art!

From Classroom to Global Adventure: This bundle brings the world into your classroom, transporting students to iconic sites, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant cultures. It's the perfect blend of education and adventure!

Collaborative Fun: Foster a collaborative spirit as students exchange ideas, collaborate on scripts, and support each other in crafting exceptional travel commercials.

Are you ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey through Francophone cultures? Unlock the gateway to exploration, creativity, and language mastery - Allons-y!

*Projects can be created in either French or English depending on Language level.

Are you hoping to teach your students about the GRAPES of Civilization? If so, this is the resource for you! This GRAPES Resource Bundle includes everything you need to teach G.R.A.P.E.S ...reading activity, cheat sheet & guiding questions, reference cards, + 3 GRAPES graphic organizers/activities.

This packet includes the following fun and beautifully designed 6 resources

• GRAPES Reading Activity
• GRAPES Cheat Sheet & Guiding Questions
• GRAPES Reference Cards
• GRAPES Graphic organizers/activities

The components of G.R.A.P.E.S. that are included in this bundle are:

• Geography
• Religion
• Achievements
• Politics
• Economics
• Social Structure

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Engage your students in this European Union and Brexit lesson. This resource is designed to help your students learn and explore the pros and cons of Brexit. Students will cooperatively read about the European Union and Brexit. They will write a letter to the European Union or the United Kingdom based on role cards that provide different scenarios of the U.K. requesting or being asked to rejoin the European Union.

OBJECTIVES:

• The learner will understand the purpose of the European Union.
• The learner will understand the reason behind the U.K. exiting the European Union.
• The learner will become familiar with the location of countries that have been or are currently part of the European Union.
• The learner will act as the U.K**.** and write a letter to the EU requesting to rejoin or will act as the EU accepting or rejecting the U.K. readmission.
• The learner will decipher the pros and cons of being a country member of the European Union.

INCLUDES:

• Ready-to-Print Materials
• Teacher-Detailed Instructions
• Introductory Activity — Requires current images of the Prime Minister of England and the Head Cheif of the European Union
• Group Reading Activity with Map Activity
• Role Cards Writing Activity
• Closure: Exit cards

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✧ Europe Resources

✧ Government Resources

✧ Economics Resources

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Geography influences almost everything — yes, even the clothes we wear! Take a look at geography from a different and fun perspective: How does physical and cultural geography influence what clothes we wear, the materials that are used to make the clothes, and when we wear them throughout the day, etc? This lesson introduces uses Italy to introduce the concepts that influence the fashion industry. The student will then choose their own country and will apply the concepts to create a clothing line.

TEACHER GUIDE

Lesson: How to Dress in Italy (Fashion Geography)

Grade Level: 7-12

Time Frame: 60-90 Minutes

Type of Activity: Group Cooperation and/or Individual Activity

OBJECTIVE:

The learner will explore the influences of climate, location, temperature, culture, and topography of the fashion industry in Italy and other country regions.

The learner will build awareness about the environmental and cultural impacts of the fashion industry.

The learner will understand the value of clothing and the global resources required to create garments.

The learner will work cooperatively to demonstrate their understanding of geography fashion by designing clothing for a specific country region.

MATERIALS:

• How To Dress in Italy Reading Marking the Text Activity (One copy per student)
• How To Dress in Italy Summer Planning Guide (One copy per group)
• How To Dress in Italy Guiding Questions Cheat Sheet
• How To Dress in Italy Winter Planning Guide (One copy per group)
• Create a Year-Round Clothing Line (One copy per group)
• Paper Models (One copy per group)
• Colored pencils for each group, construction papers, scissors, rulers, glue, tape, and other needed supplies.
• Exit Cards (One copy per student)

LESSON INCLUDES:

• Introduction: Interest questions and suggested videos
• Materials Needed
• Procedure: Mark-to-Text Reading Activity
• Closure: Gallery Walk and Exit Card
• Detailed Teacher Guide

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