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Learning Express
501 Writing Prompts
Never again will you need to worry about coming up with a writing prompt! This packet contains, as it says, 501 prompts that are suitable for fourth graders on up. The prompts are paired into four categories (persuasive, expository,...
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.
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.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Elizabeth Ii
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Elizabeth II.
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: English Civil War
An in-depth article regarding the English Civil Wars. The article discusses the events leading up to the war, the dispute between Charles II and Parliament, and details on the First, Second and Third Civil Wars.
Other
Genuki: Rulers of England and Great Britain
Chronology of British rulers arranged by family and year, spanning from Egbert in 829 to Elizabeth II in 1952.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: United Kingdom
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...