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Art and Culture of Great Britain
A study of the art and culture of Great Britain can provide a great way get students interested in the history of this country.
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Guy Fawkes Night
What happened on the fifth of November that has prompted an annual, national commemoration in Great Britain? Young historians look at a traditional English rhyme and folk tale from the seventeenth century that describes the failed...
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Millionaire Game: Life Since 1930 Britain
Life in the UK changed a lot during and after WWII. Review major events, pop icons, and life during wartime with a game. Kids play a Millionaire-style game to test what they know about rationing, blackouts, The Beatles, and British...
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The Money of Great Britain
Pupils complete a KWL chart about money including what they would like to learn about the currency of Great Britain. In this British currency lesson, students read a text about this topic and view both American and British pictures of...
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Primary History: Roman Defense of Britain
In this Roman history worksheet, students complete 4 extension activities to learn about Roman Britain. Students research Roman life in Britain, learn about their forts, locate Roman roads on modern maps, and plan a design for a fort.
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Christmas in Great Britain
Students investigate the Christmas customs of Great Britain. In this holiday lesson, students construct pomander balls and sing English Christmas carols.
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Battle of Britain
In this World War II instructional activity, high schoolers read an article about the Battle of Britain and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
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German Prisoners of War in Britain Crossword
In this World War II prisoners crossword puzzle activity, learners use the 10 clues to identify the correct words and names regarding German prisoners of war in Britain that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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German Prisoners of War in Britain Wordsearch
In this World War II prisoners word search worksheet, students locate and circle 14 significant names and terms pertaining to German prisoners of War in Britain. A word bank is provided.
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Can't Live With 'Em, Can't Live Without 'Em
Students compare/contrast the factors that create strong relationships between countries, researching the evolving relationship between Britain and France. They create a scrapbook that documents the major events in the history of Britain...
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Susan Boyle's at No. 1 - 'I Dreamed a Dream'
Students reflect on the overnight success of Susan Boyle, a contestant on "Britain's Got Talent." In this lesson, students read a short history of the rise of the star, then complete numerous activities that reinforce their...
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Cooking In Britain Today
In this international foods worksheet, learners complete activities and exercises on ten pages that pertain to typical dishes in different countries with an emphasis on British food. This is intended for ESL students.
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Should Britain Leave the EU?
Tenth graders analyze the reasons to why Great Britain wants to leave the European Union. In this European Union lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students participate in a debate on the European...
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Lesson 3: Britain, Napoleon, and the American Embargo, 1803–1808
While the French were once the allies of Americans, the Napoleonic Wars saw the United States almost drawn into a war with its one-time friend. Wars in Europe threatened to draw in the early republic. A primary source-based activity...
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Cooking in Britain Today
Learners explore British cooking vocabulary. In this ELL vocabulary lesson, students identify and describe various foods, match foods with adjectives, discuss their opinions about British cuisine, then read food critic reviews. Four...
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WWII: Western Europe 1939-45 – Invasion
Without the benefit of history, Western Europe in the 1940's had no idea what was about to befall them. Class members use primary sources, including political cartoons, videos, and internal documents, to analyze how much of a threat...
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Democratic Reform and Activism
Touch upon some of the major players, royalty, and activists that brought or supported democratic reform in Great Britain. The presentation is minimal in scope but would be a suitable as a mini-lecture.
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The People of World War Two
Young scholars explore how those children returning felt isolated and how shocked they were by the changes in Britain. They explain the impact that World War Two had upon the generation born during the war. Students explore how people...
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A Victorian Prison
Prisons in Victorian England were miserable places, designed to deter people from committing crimes. To understand why these prisons were so tough, young historians review documents and pictures from Coldbath Fields prison. After...
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Agricola
Review concepts related to Roman leader Agricola's tenure in Britain. This worksheet could be used as part of an exploration of British and Roman history.
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The Victorians Pack
What was life like during the Victorian era? Images of crowded factories and lavish palaces may come to mind—and both would be accurate. Learn more about Britain during the 64-year reign of Queen Victoria with a series of informational...
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Mini Biography of Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain until her death in 1901. Here are four slides describing the life and times of Queen Victoria in a bulleted format. The last slide sums up the information as a timeline of her life.
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Primary History: Children of Victorian Britain - Rich and Poor Families
In this world history worksheet, learners examine the lives of rich and poor families. They research information about Queen Victoria's children, imagine they are a child in a Victorian nursery, and compare a Victorian birthday party...
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Primary History: Children of Victorian Britain - Toys and Games
In this world history worksheet, students research information about Victorian toys and game. They collect pictures of Victorian toys, and compare the amount of fun Victorian children had with that of contemporary children.
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