Ninth graders explore the British seaside resort Blackpool. In this British Travel ESL instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students create a short story about what a person did in...

In this British traditions worksheet, students read and answer the 10 discussion questions.

In this British/American English instructional activity, students complete a set of sentences that compare things in the U.S. and Britain. An answer key is included.

Primary and secondary sources are the focus of a instructional activity that showcases the important role women played during the American Revolution. Pairs review sources and discuss their findings. A close-reading of an informational...

Lights, camera, action! Viewers discuss a video about the Great Bear Rainforest Remote Camera Project. As they watch, they find the gist, determine the meaning of unknown words, and analyze the features of a documentary as an...

Students collect information about British actions in Boston and send it by secret message to leaders in Philadelphia.

Learners analyze the different roles assumed by various Native American tribes during the American Revolution. They examine the issues involved for Native Americans in choosing the British or the American side of the conflict, such as...

Students become exposed to British poetry. They identify and discuss the thematic connection between a poem and a song of their choice, and enrich their understanding of poetry through an in-depth analysis of literary devices in the song...

Students examine events that occurred and explore the differing sentiments between the British and American colonists in the years leading up to the American Revolution. They view and discuss a video on the events then analyze quotes...

Young scholars examine the British tax laws in Colonial America. For this U. S. history lesson, students participate in a simulation that replicates the taxes levied by the British.

Students investigate the actions of British political parties. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about political party fundraising and peerage. Students also report on honors...

Students explore energy by categorizing rocks. In this British Columbia geology lesson, students define many different vocabulary terms associated with mining such as sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Students utilize sample rock...

Students visit the UBC Farm. In this instructional activity on various landscapes, students spend a day at the University of British Columbia exploring the farm and trail adjoining the campus. This instructional activity could be...

High schoolers can hone their research skills by using the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this on-line worksheet. This particular worksheet focuses on questions that have to do with the British...

Students explore the facets of the British system of government. They identify key officials in the cabinet and ministries as well as the current Prime Minister. In small groups, students role play as cabinet members debating on a...

In this map worksheet of Britain, students study a detailed outline map of the British Isles. No labels are provided and there are no directions.

In this British units of measurement worksheet, students answer 8 questions in which they either estimate and then add pounds and pence, or they measure a length using meters and centimeters. Students can determine whether their answers...

Fourth graders examine the Revolutionary War in New York State. In this experiential hook instructional activity, 4th graders adhere to new rules imposed by the teacher.  Students document their feelings and frustrations with being...

Tenth graders brainstorm the Industrial Revolution and how it changed the lives of people. They describe rural life in preindustrial Britain. They identify the factors that allowed Britian to become the first industrialized nations.

Ghost stories are the hook suggested in this proposed unit to engage reluctant readers. 

Helpful as a basic outline to a discussion about the Tudor Monarchy, these slides present the members of the Tudor family in descending order, complete with all of Henry VIII's wives, "Bloody Mary," and Elizabeth I. Teacher will need to...

There have been many conspirators and saboteurs lurking throughout history. With this slide show, Guy Fawkes is in the spotlight, as learners discover his plot to blow up Parliament in 1604. They'll learn how he was caught, how his...

Who was Elizabeth I? Read these short paragraphs to find out who she was and how she became queen. Then have the class answer nine fill-in-the-blank prompts based on the reading.

The importance of considering multiple perspectives of the same event is the big idea in this exercise that focuses on the Boston Massacre. Class groups examine photos of four depictions of the massacre, an English and an American...