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What's In A Name? British Surnames Derived from Occupations or Professions
Students examine British surnames that are derived from family occupations. They investigate some of the more common names that are still prevalent today.
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What's In A Name? British Surnames Derived from Places
Students study how British surnames were derived from locations. They observe that some of the more common names are still prevalent today.
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What's In A Name? Non-British Surnames
Students investigate the origins of Non-British surnames that exist in modern America. They examine the meanings of these surnames.
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British Surnames Derived from Occupations or Professions
Students use guiding questions in order to provide a context for research within the lesson plan. They explain how certain British surnames derive from people's occupations, and recognize some of the more common names still prevalent.
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British Surnames Derived from Places
Students use a guiding question in order to provide a context for future research. They develop an understanding of British surnames derived from locations and learn some of the more common names still prevalent today.
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Non-British Surnames
Learners investigate some of the common characteristics of surnames around the world. They also examine some of the unique characteristics of surnames in different countries. The instructional activity finds its context with the help of...
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What Shall We Remember on 11 November?
Students take a closer look at the proposed British Day. In this current events activity, students visit selected websites to read Gordon Brown's proposal and examine British cultural symbols.
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What Is In a Name?
Students explore the origins of four major types of British surnames. They consult lists to discover the meanings of specific names and later demonstrate their knowledge of surnames through various group activities.
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The Royal Family
In this British monarchy worksheet, 3rd graders learn about the Royal Family. Students complete 4 short answer, 8 multiple choice, and 1 role play situation involving the activities of the British aristocrats.
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Unit 1: Email addresses
E-mail is a communication sensation! Young job seekers discover the essential knowledge required to thrive in an online world in the first of a nine-part series of career education and skills lessons. The resource covers e-mail address...
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Art and Literature Quiz 1
In this art and literature worksheet, students answer short answer questions about famous authors, plays, and characters. Students complete 31 short answer questions.