Who doesn’t love French pastries and the idea of hard work? Discover different philosophies on hard work, and the skills of French pastry chefs as the documentary concerning the “Best Craftsmen in France” or Meilleures Ouvriers de France...

Live vicariously through the riches and exorbitance of Louis XIV in this tour of Versailles palace and grounds. The presentation is a good way to provide context to your lesson on Versailles - and as a precursor to the righteous fury of...

While short, this resource could be used as a template for individual reports about a state flag. This presentation focuses on the Acadian flag of Louisiana. It could be used in conjunction with a discussion of a state report and...

1848 was a hot year for Europe, which endured political tumult and upheaval after years of tension buildup. This presentation details the circumstances surrounding revolutions in France, Austria-Hungary, Romania, Italy, Prussia, and...

In this French Revolution worksheet, students read a paragraph and visit the noted Web sites to find the information to respond to 7 short answer questions about the storming of the Bastille.

Pupils explore New France. For this New France lesson, students examine census data compiled by Jean Talon in 1665 and 1666. Pupils take on the role of Talon trying to convince the King of France to increase his investment in New France.

In this Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots study guide worksheet, students discover details regarding the 2 monarchs. Students read 4 sections of information and examine photographs.

In this Battle of Dysart O'Dea instructional activity, learners read about the battle, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and more. Students complete 4 activities.

In this Absolutism worksheet, students read a 3-page article titled "The Development of Royal Absolutism," and then compare the Edict of Nantes to the Decree of Revocation.

Why does an author write an informative article? Learners examine passages of a short reading on Spain and determine what the author wanted to inform the reader about.

In this druidism worksheet, students read about the druidism, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and make a model of the ring of thirteen stones. Students complete 4 activities.

In this reading comprehension activity, students read the passage titled Beds. They then answer the 10 questions pertaining to the passage.

In this French Revolution worksheet, students read a 1-page selection as well as Internet articles about executions and then respond to 10 short answer questions.

In this social studies events learning exercise, students match important events in history with people that were involved at the time. Students complete 13 matches.

For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the High Middle Ages.

Students investigate the economic and social changes that occurred in the High Middle Ages. They listen to a lecture and take notes, and in small groups compose a medieval charter and role-play its presentation to the class.

An image of "Henry IV, King of France in Black Dress", created by Frans the Younger Pourbus in 1610 (Oil on wood, 39 x 25 cm).

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.

Henry was the only child and heir of King Henry V of England and therefore great things were expected of him from birth. He was born on 6 December 1421 at Windsor, and succeeded to the throne at the age of eight months on 31 August 1422,...

The bust of Louis XIV on a silver commemorative medal, date unknown.