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In this web-based lesson, the teachers needs several computers with Internet access. In addition to the computers, the following web sites are indipenseable. A description of the web sites is provided. 

• A list of all the Western European countries are found at:
  
• http://www.websterschools.org/classrooms/state_library/W_Europe.html
  

• Specific attractions can be found at:
  
•  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/loc-eur.htm

• Students can find a calendar at:
  
• http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/

• The European train schedule can be located at:  
• http://www.eurorailways.com/infoeng/timetable/time_index.htm
  

• A list of hostels can be found at:
  
• http://www.eurotrip.com/hostels/

• For a conversion of European currency is located at:
  
•  http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic

• The current weather forecast is found at:
  
• http://www.met-office.gov.uk/weather/europe/europeforecast.html
  
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• For the one computer classroom, a presentation projector is needed. An example of this projector can be seen at:
  
• http://store.infocus.com/kore/catalog/catalog.html
  

• For those who could use assistance with PowerPoint creation, please see:
  
• http://www.microsoft.com/office/powerpoint/evaluation/PptPG.doc
  

One teacher is needed for this lesson per 20 students. If there are more than 20 students, an educational assistant is suggested to assist the students. There is no coordination with other teachers in the building or other parts of the world. The final field trip is to be taken to Europe if money is available.