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The Gazetteer of Scotland: King Charles Ii
Very short biographical sketch on King Charles II is provided here.
BBC
Bbc: Immigrants and Exiles
Using historical important documents students look at the experiences of those from Ireland and Scotland who immigrated to other countries. Archived.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: The Stuarts
This provides information on the Stuart dynasty, which ruled the United Kingdom from 1603-1714, beginning with James I of England (James VI of Scotland).
Curated OER
Etc: Scotland & N England During the Saxon Period, Ad 450 1066
A map of Scotland and North Britain during the Saxon Period from around AD 450 to the beginning of the Norman Conquest in 1066. This map shows major cities of the time, major river ways, topography, battlefields, and political...
Curated OER
Etc: England & Part of Scotland During the York and Lancaster Period, 1453 1487
Map of England and the southern part of Scotland during the War of the Roses (1453-1487) between the House of York (White Rose) and the House of Lancaster (Red Rose). This map shows major cities of the time, major river ways, topography,...
Curated OER
Etc: England, Scotland, Ireland During the Norman & Plantagenet Period 1067 1509
Map of England, part of Scotland and Ireland during the Norman and Plantagenet Period. Shows major cities of the time, major river ways, topography, political boundaries. Scale in English miles. Insert of Ireland in right upper corner of...
Curated OER
No. 2: Enea Piccolomini as an Ambassador to the Court of James I of Scotland
An image of "No. 2: Enea Piccolomini as an Ambassador to the Court of James I of Scotland", created by Pinturicchio from 1502-08 (Fresco).
Society of Archbishop Justus
Archbishop Justice Society: Charles I of England and Scotland, King and Martyr
An Anglican biographical sketch of Charles I. There is also a prayer dedicated to him.
BBC
Bbc: Burgh Life in Mary's Time
This interactive game leads students through the Royal Burgh of Stirling, Scotland. The students search the burgh for four lost items in an effort to gain entrance to a banquet given by Mary Queen of Scots. There is a non-flash version...
National Archives (UK)
National Archives: Uniting the Kingdoms?
What did it take to unite the Britains? This is an on-line exhibition that describes the people of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales as well as their "politics, warfare, religion, trade, and everyday life."
Other
Scottish Liberal Democrats
This site gives information about the Liberal Democratic party of Scotland. It tells who they are, why they are called Liberal Democrats, their parties and policies, and information on elections.
Other
British Battles: The Battle of Culloden, 1745
Excellent site that lists every battle Britain was involved in includes the Battle of Culloden wherein the Duke of Cumberland trounced the Scottish thus closing an era in Scotland. Important facts, figures, and an account of the Battle...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 7 4 16: Britain's Decision to Leave the e.u. Roils Markets
On June 23, residents of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom (UK)- England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales - went to the polls to determine if the country should leave the European Union (EU). Most experts believed...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Al Khwarizmi
The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Shttp://athena.nettrekker.com/editEvaluation?np=/admin/evaluation.ftl&pp=/admin/evaluation.ftl&evaluationId=19962t. Andrews, Scotland, presents biographical...
University of Pittsburgh
Cinderella
Sixteen different versions of the Cinderella fairy tale from around the world. Some of the countries include: Norway, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Serbia, Denmark, and Vietnam.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Detective Allan Pinkerton
Allan Pinkerton saved Abraham Lincoln from an assassination attempt, started the United States Secret Service and helped slaves seek freedom via the Underground Railroad. Learn about his early life in Scotland and view a photograph of...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Non Euclidean Geometry
The University of St. Andrews in Scotland provides an excellent site explaining Non-Euclidean geometry.
Other
Learning and Teaching Scotland: Illustrations of Dinosaurs
An extensive collection of dinosaur clip art that can be used for educational purposes. View and use both color and black-and-white illustrations of Apatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor,...
National Library of Scotland
National Library of Scotland: Digital Archive: The Write Stuff: J. K. Rowling
Plot lines and characters for the first few Harry Potter books and biographical information about J. K. Rowling.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Macbeth Fear and the Motives of Evil
"Why does Macbeth, who knows that his actions are evil and will be punished, continue to choose evil?" Through this study of Macbeth's evil deeds, high school learners will not only test their reading and research skills but also explore...
Other
Churchill College: Churchill Archives Centre
This site offers information about Churchill's life along with primary source documents from his career.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Chaucer: The Middle Ages and Ballads
This lesson focuses on folk ballads of the Middle Ages. It provides links to "Medieval Estates and Orders," an essay explaining the role of the social classes in the Middle Ages; three folk ballads: "Lord Randall" text and audio, "The...
Other
Encyclopedia of New Zealand: New Zealand Peoples
Meet the many peoples who make up the population of New Zealand! Who were the first inhabitants? Where did they come from? When did Europeans discover this faraway land? Who immigrated to New Zealand, and why? Answers to all of these...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Fear and the "Dagger of the Mind"
This lesson plan accompanies a reading of Shakespeare's Macbeth and lets students explore Macbeth's "response to fear" through studying metaphor, imagery, and dramatic cues and by performing a scene.
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