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Things That Make Britain Great

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Take a trip to Great Britain with this fun reading lesson! Young learners read an article about many famous attributes of Britain - 101 of them, to be exact - and finish several comprehension and grammar activities about what they have...
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The Industrial Revolution: Why Britain? Why Then?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Why did the Industrial Revolution start in Great Britain? Cover the causes, climate, inventions, and technology that made Britain ripe for modern industrialization on a massive scale. 
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American Battle Monuments Commission

Americans in Great Britain: 1942-1945

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Watch the pivotal moments of America's presence in embattled Britain during World War II with an exceptional interactive tool. From personal stories about life on the front lines to a map that tracks every group and division throughout...
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US National Archives

WWII: Western Europe 1939-45 – Battle of Britain

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Had Britain not emerged as the victors of the 1940 Battle of Britain, World War II would have ended much differently—and the world as we know it would be catastrophically altered. Learn more about this pivotal moment that kept the Nazis...
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Excerpt from Edward Bain's The History of Cotton Manufacture in Great Britain (1835)

For Students 7th - 10th
Great Britain was where the industrial revolution began. The class reads an excerpt from a document written in 1835 describing cotton manufacture in Great Britain. They then answer two critical analysis questions. 
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Children at Work

For Students 1st - 3rd
What a great way to have your class learn about the lives of children in Victorian England. Learners sharpen their research skills as they study the history of children who worked in England. They choose extension projects to complete.
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Roman Britain

For Teachers 5th
In this world history worksheet, 5th graders complete a paragraph about how the Romans ruled Britain for many years. They complete phrases about how the invaded and conquered the country. They read about Roman Gods which include Juno,...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Lesson 1: The United States Confronts Great Britain, 1793–1796

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
After the Revolutionary War, the success of the United States was far from guaranteed. Foreign powers coveted the new land, and Great Britain challenged American sovereignty. Learners consider the challenges facing the new nation using...
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Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

How Did Relations between Britain and the Colonies Change after the French and Indian War?

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
What does the French and Indian War have to do with the American Revolution? Following the war, Britain issued the Proclamation of 1763 in an attempt to limit the colonists' western expansion. To understand how the proclamation, the...
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Victorian Schools

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Victorian Britain worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the history of the Victorian schools of England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Other Jobs Children Did

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Victorian Britain instructional activity, learners sharpen their research skills as they study the history of the children who worked in England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Victorian Schools

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Victorian Britain worksheet, learners sharpen their research skills as they study the history of schools in England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete
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Around Britain-Quiz 1

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Britain quiz worksheet, students answer a set of 10 questions about Britain and surrounding areas. Answers and links to additional activities are given.
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Reading Comprehension: Great Britain

For Students 3rd Standards
Read to understand! Sounds great and your third graders will read to understand several interesting facts about Great Britain. They read, identify key details in the text, and write to answer five comprehension questions. Learning to...
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Britain and the British

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Great Britain worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about British history and culture.
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US National Archives

Eastern Europe 1939-45 — Camps

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Britain's decision not to bomb German death camps in World War II has provided many questions for historians, but with a primary source analysis lesson, high school students may be a step closer to finding out the truth. Learners read...
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Center for History Education

Should the Colonists Have Revolted Against Great Britain?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Should the Americans have taken the plunge and revolted against Great Britain? Using documents, including the famed Common Sense and a Loyalist response, pupils conduct a lengthy investigation of the question. The interesting resource...
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Dirty Britain

For Students 9th - 11th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about the problem of litter in Great Britain and answer comprehension questions.
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A Look At Great Britain

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Great Britain worksheet, students complete multiple choice, fill in the blanks, and a crossword about Great Britain. Students complete 28 problems total.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity: An Introduction

For Students 6th - 10th
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study Victorian Britain. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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BBC

Victorian Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th
How has England changed? Are the streets the same today as they were in the time of the Tudors? Fourth year students compare and contrast the Victorian & Tudor streets to the streets of today. They research biographical information...
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Children in Coal Mines

For Students 6th - 10th
What was it like for children working in the coal mines in Victorian England? Have your class find out using this resource. They sharpen their research skills as they learn about the issues. Learners select extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Children in Factories

For Students 6th - 10th
Discuss the lives of children in Victorian England. Learners sharpen their research skills as they study the history of children who worked in factories during this time period. They complete extension projects.
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Life in Roman Britain

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discuss life in Roman Britain. In this Roman Britain instructional activity, students listen to a recording of "The Romans in Britain" by Judith Nicholls and discuss what life was really like in Roman Britain.

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