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Bonfire Night-- Guy Fawkes November 5

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading and history worksheet, students learn about the tradition of "Bonfire Night" in England every November 5th in celebration of Guy Fawkes. Students read the informative paragraph and complete 20 questions.
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Bonfire Night

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the history of Bonfire Night in the UK which commemorates the Gunpowder Plot in which Guy Fawkes and his men attempted to detonate the Houses of Parliament in London. They complete a variety of activities including jigsaw...
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Guy Fawkes Night

For Teachers 1st - 7th
Students explore Guy Fawkes Day, a British holiday celebrated in November with bonfires and fireworks. They discuss the history of Guy Fawkes and the 1605 plans to destroy British Parliament. Students use construction paper to create a...
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Guy Fawkes

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders access their prior knowledge of the job of Parliament and its relationship to the monarchy. In this Gunpowder Plot instructional activity, 6th graders research the Gunpowder Plot, summarize key story ideas, and role play...
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Holiday Exercises

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this interactive holiday worksheet, students view 20 symbols of various holidays and match the correct name of the holiday to the symbol.
Interactive
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Some British Festivals and Holidays

For Students 6th - 7th
In this British holidays activity, learners complete a 15 question on-line interactive exercise about festivals and holidays in Great Britain. Students read a date and tell what holiday is celebrated on that day.
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British Traditions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this British traditions worksheet, students read and answer the 10 discussion questions.
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Guy Fawkes Day

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL worksheet, students read and listen to a brief history and celebration of Guy Fawkes Day in Britain. Students answer twelve questions related to the story. One worksheet has story and questions. Another worksheet has just...
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Bonfire Night

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how "Bonfire Night," got started in the United Kingdom.
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Project Britain

Project Britain: History of the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes Night

For Students 3rd - 8th
Who was Guy Fawkes and why did he want to kill King James? Read about the gunpowder plot, how Fawkes was discovered, and the celebration that took place and is still commemorated today every year on November 5th.
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BBC

Bbc History: British History: Civil War: If the Gunpowder Plot Had Succeeded?

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that speculates on what would have happened to Britain if the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 had succeeded. Archived.
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Parliamentary Archives: Gunpowder, Treason, Plot

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource of archived content presents the tale of wars, murder, secrets, and lies. Discover the story of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot by exploring pictures, diagrams, original documents, and more.

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