Creator: Nick Morenenko | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
View the ever-changing borders of European countries through this time-lapse video. Beginning in 1141 with the domination of the Holy Roman and Byzantine Empires, watch borders change year by year until reaching Europe of 2012. This video provides an exciting, dynamic look at changes in Europe throughout the years.
In the Classroom
This video is perfect for use on an interactive whiteboard or projector to provide an overview of the changes in European borders over many years. Pause the video as you watch to view and discuss changes. Use the embed or link code provided to share this site on your class web page. Have students create maps using MapHub, <a href="/single.cfm?id=18037">reviewed here</a>, to demonstrate changes in borders. Students can add icons, URLs, text, images, and location stops! Divide students into groups to explore different periods of time, then challenge students to create a presentation using Prezi, <a href="/single.cfm?id=10801">reviewed here</a>. Use during current events lessons to help students understand that current European conflicts relate back to changes taking place over many hundreds of years.
At Home
Share this very interesting video with your student as an excellent visual representation of changes in Europe throughout the years.
Tags
spain, russia, england, germany, italy, france, maps, europe, video,
Subjects
Current Events, Geography (US/World), History & Culture: Europe, Social Studies, Social Studies,