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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Armstrong Wins 7th Tour de France

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students 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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Interactive
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Lance Armstrong

For Students 5th - 10th
For 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Disneyland Celebrates 50th Birthday

For Students 5th - 10th
In this current events worksheet, students read an article about Disneyland celebrating its' 50th birthday and answer eight true or false questions, 10 synonym matching questions, and 10 phrase matching questions based on the article.
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eBook
Planet eBooks

Planet E Book: Down and Out in Paris and London [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of "Down and Out in Paris and London" by George Orwell is available here in PDF format. Down and Out in Paris and London, which was first released in 1933, is 254 pages pages long.
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Graphic
New York Times

New York Times: Sacred Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Paris' many churches and the architectural and artistic treasures hidden within them. This video presentation offers colorful photos of stained-glass windows, paintings, ceiling frescoes, sculptures, archways, and carvings, and...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Treaty of Paris (1763) and Its Impact

For Students 5th - 8th
Find out about the terms of the Treaty of Paris, 1763, which brought an end to the French and Indian War. See how Spain fit into the treaty and read about the colonists' views of the British soldiers at the end of the war.
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Handout
Other

Pigeon Post Into Paris 1870 1871

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the pigeon post which was in operation during the Franco-Prussian War. It gives historical background, discusses communications, organization of the pigeon service, and dispatches.
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Primary
Other

The Paris Review: Dna of Literature: Thornton Wilder

For Students 9th - 10th
Wilder muses about writing, drama, patriotism and other topics in this interview. Download the interview as a .pdf document, or read a short excerpt online.
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Paris: Pont Alexandre Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
Pont Alexandre III looking towards Les Invalides (Paris)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Paris: Fountain of the Rivers at Place De La Concorde

For Students 9th - 10th
Fountain of the Rivers at Place de la Concorde (Paris)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Paris: Tuileries

For Students 9th - 10th
Tuileries looking towards Place de la Concorde (Paris)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Paris: Statue on the Pont D'lena

For Students 9th - 10th
Statue on the Pont d'lena (Paris)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Paris: Vincennes Castle's Donjon

For Students 9th - 10th
Vincennes Castle's Donjon (Paris)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Paris: Jardins De L'observatoire

For Students 9th - 10th
Jardins de l'Observatoire (Paris)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Paris: Simone De Beauvoir Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
Simone de Beauvoir Bridge (Paris)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Paris: Inside Galeries Lafayette

For Students 9th - 10th
Inside Galeries Lafayette (Paris)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Paris: Tempietto

For Students 9th - 10th
Tempietto, Parc Monceau (Paris)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Paris: Orangerie

For Students 9th - 10th
Orangerie, Tuileries (Paris)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Lille: Porte De Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
Porte de Paris (Lille)
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Lesson Plan
Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Carve a Free Form Sculpture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Instructions on how to carve a small sculpture using plaster of Paris, a table knife and spoon. Also included is background information on the emergence of modern sculpture.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Echevins of Paris Praying Before St Genevieve

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Echevins of Paris Praying before St Genevieve", created by Georges Lallemant in 1611 (Oil on canvas, 200 x 250 cm).
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Policies and Problems of the Confederation Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This teacher resource includes imagesand historical documents, alllowing readers to trace the creation of our government from the Continental Congress through the Articles of Confederation. An overview helps to clarify the policies and...
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eBook
Other

The Haitian Revolution of 1791 1803

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the first of four linked pages presenting a comprehensive essay on the Haitian Revolution.
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Activity
Other

1919: Chronik

For Students 9th - 10th
In German. Chronicle of events in the year 1919.