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"Shooting An Elephant": George Orwell's Essay on His Life in Burma
High school readers examine George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" for examples of symbolism, metaphor, connotation, and irony. They analyze how these literary tools convey the writer's main point and contribute to the persuasive...
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England & France During La Belle Époque
In need of a lot of information on the La Belle Époque and shifts in British and French government a the turn of the century? Well, here is a 79 slide presentation covering British and French history from 1870-1911. A fantastic resource...
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How Did British Imperialism and Colonization Impact India?
How did British imperialism and colonization impact India? Uncover how India was considered to be Britain's most valuable colony, how Europe's Industrial Revolution affected India, and the beginnings of the East India Company. A short,...
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Unit on Gandhi and Ahimsa
Students explore the history of Gandhi and his viewpoint and example of nonviolence. In this World History lesson, students complete numerous research assignments and activities over the course of nine lessons to expand their knowledge...
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Free India: Resisting British Rule in India
Students explore the impact of nonviolence during Gandhi's Free India movement. In this World History lesson, students complete several activities including research, class discussions and a multimedia project, all centered around Gandhi.
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Your Area, Their Area
In this Your Area, Their Area worksheet, students locate and identify an area on a map, then write short answers to factors about it. They then create a poster with materials provided.
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America & the British Empire (2)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding colonial America and the British Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Sanders of the River
High schoolers examine the British colonial attitudes towards Africa in the 1930s. They watch and discuss excerpts from the film Sanders of the River, from 1935, and answer discussion questions in small groups. Students then write a...
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The Commonwealth - people and places
Students study the commonwealth as an example of a global community. The study what the Commonwealth is, its values, and its function and they reflect upon personal connections with the Commonwealth. After they investigate their own...
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The British Empire and the Royal Navy
Learners locate on a map colonies belonging to the British Empire in 1775. They discuss the importance of colonies to the British Empire. They analyze the comparative sizes of period navies.
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The British Empire – Where the Sun Never Set
Learners read an article on the British Empire. In this ESL instructional activity, students explore the British Empire from the 1600's, then work in small groups to complete several activities that reinforce the information learned in...