Curated OER
The Roads Diverge...and the Essence is the Journey
Students examine the diverse and unique journeys of men. After reading various pieces of literature, they identify any rites of passage or change in the characters. They write in their reflective journals sharing their thoughts on the...
Curated OER
Hard Word with the Little Red Hen
Students complete a unit using the story of the Little Red Hen to learn the storybook reading format as well as improve their reading and social skills. In this storybook lesson, students complete five lessons using the story of the...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth Ii
Learn about the youth of Queen Elizabeth II, her accession to the throne, and subsequent coronation through this photographic essay from the Google Cultural Institute.
Woodlands Junior School
Project Britain: The British Queen: Queen Elizabeth Ii
Biographical facts on Queen Elizabeth II in an easy to read question/answer format. Helpful for doing a research paper and includes links on the left with much additional information on the Royal Family.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Elizabeth Ii
A short article on Elizabeth II, who became Queen of England after her father, King George VI, died in 1947.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth Ii
Part of an official website devoted to the House of Windsor, this page features a biographical note about Queen Elizabeth II and her current official photographic portrait.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: The Queen's Own: Stamps That Changed the World
A selection of extraordinary materials from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's personal philatelic holdings.
Other
Royal Collection Trust: Photographs to Celebrate 80th Birthday of Hm the Queen
A vast collection of photographs that highlight the life of Queen Elizabeth II in celebration of her eightieth birthday. Click on 'Contents' then 'The exhibition' to access the photographs by decade.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Elizabeth Ii
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Elizabeth II.
A&E Television
History.com: How the 1966 Aberfan Mine Disaster Became Elizabeth Ii's Biggest Regret
The Aberfan disaster wiped out a generation of Welsh school children and devastated the nation. An avalanche of coal waste slid down a rain-saturated mountainside. It destroyed everything it touched, eventually killing 144 people, most...
Royal Collection Trust (UK)
The Royal Collection: A Royal Wedding
Online exhibition that celebrates the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Includes photos from their early lives, wedding, honeymoon, and gifts received.
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii
This profile of the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II features biographical information about her life and reign.
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend
Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Queen and Canada
This page from Queen Elizabeth II's official website, explains the constitutional role the monarchy has in Canada. The Queen of Canada is a constitutional monarchy in all her realms. There is a drop-down box offering access to the...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: The Crucible: Act Ii
This lesson focuses on Act II of The Crucible by Arthur Miller. It features a short synopsis, a study guide, and a quiz for Act II.
CommonLit
Common Lit: A Princess Who Can Tune an Engine
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
Other
Queen Elizabeth 1: Europe in the Age of Elizabeth
A brief synopsis of England's relationship with Spain is included in this overview of Queen Elizabeth's dealings with the rest of Europe.
Other
Elizabeth i.org: The Elizabethan Church
An examination of the Church and Church policies under Queen Elizabeth I. Provides links to background information and other facts about the church.
British Library
British Library: Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada
Through short frames with pictures and narrative, the story of the Armada unfolds. A good background to the battle is also provided. Click on the sources on the index to pull up each frame.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Real "Hacksaw Ridge" Soldier Saved 75 Souls Without a Gun
A learning module that begins with "The Real "Hacksaw Ridge" Soldier Saved 75 Souls Without, a Gun" by Elizabeth Blair, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a...
Curated OER
Queen Elizabeth Ii
The BBC features an overview on the European country of the United Kingdom including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...