Scandinavia
These sites give information about the geography, history, and culture of Scandinavia. Separate eThemes are also included for four of the five Scandinavian countries.
Grades
- 5,
- 6
Links
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CIA World FactBook: Norway
Learn about Norway, including information regarding geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
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CIA World FactBook: Sweden
Learn about Sweden, including information regarding geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
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CIA World FactBook: Denmark
Learn about Denmark, including information regarding geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
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CIA World FactBook: Finland
Learn about Finland, including information regarding geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
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CIA World FactBook: Iceland
Learn about Iceland, including information regarding geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
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Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga
Here you will find information on the Smithsonian's exhibit on the Vikings.
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"Nordic Sagas" teaching guide
This site is intended as a companion to the video "Nordic Sagas" (Scientific American Frontiers Archive). It includes some additional information, and activities on viking ships, Icelandic genes, and other topics relating to Scandinavia.
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Inventors and Inventions from Scandinavia
This site shows some inventors and common inventions from Scandinavia.
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Scandinavian Tourism
This site includes information on travel to Scandinavia, including maps, information about sites, and brochures.
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eThemes Resource: Country: Iceland
Learn about Iceland, a small European country the size of Ohio. Topics include its geography, people, history, and climate. Listen to the national anthem, watch several movies, or view photographs of the country’s landscape. Includes information about animals inhabiting the island, including arctic foxes, Icelandic sheepdogs, and puffins.
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eThemes Resource: Country: Denmark
These sites are about Denmark. Movies, photographs, audio files, and maps are found on several sites. Find out about two famous Danes, Victor Borge and Hans Christian Andersen.
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eThemes Resource: Country: Sweden
These sites are about the country of Sweden. Students can view maps, movies, and photographs. Find out about famous Swedes such as Linnaeus and Alfred Nobel. Included is an eThemes resource on the Nobel Prize.
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eThemes Resource: Country: Norway
These sites are about Norway. Movies, photographs, audio files, and maps are found on several sites. Included is an eThemes resource on Vikings.
Education Standards
- DE
- IL
- UT
- OK
- AR
- ME
- MO
- NV
