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Henry VIII (1509-47 AD)
In this English history learning exercise, middle schoolers investigate the life of King Henry VIII by reading a six paragraph biography and answering four short answer questions about it.
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Why did Henry VIII divorce Catherine of Aragon?
Learn about the causes and effects of King Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon. The divorce was a turning point for England and in some ways led to the colonization of the New World. A role-play activity is included.
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Explore Elizabeth I: Using the Queen Elizabeth I "Ditchley Portrait"
Young scholars explore the history of England by creating digital images. In this Queen Elizabeth instructional activity, students discuss the politics of Tudor times and the large differences between wealthy and poor. Young scholars...
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The English Monarchy
For this English Monarchy worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the history if the English Monarchy, answer 3 questions with multiple choice answers, fill in 4 blanks to complete 4 facts and determine if 3 statements are true or...
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Philip II's El Escorial
A good addition to a lecture on Philip II or on European History, these slides detail the incredible architecture and artistry of El Escorial in Madrid, Spain. While there is not a lot of information or facts on the slides themselves,...
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Henry VIII Quiz
Quiz your kids with a PowerPoint! They can work together or on their own to answer ten thought-provoking questions about King Henry VIII and his six unlucky wives. Answers are provided. Make quiz time fun and turn this presentation into...
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Henry's Hobbies
What was life like for King Henry VIII? Jousting, hunting, feasting, and bear baiting are some of the fun activities you'll learn about with this interesting presentation. While the information provided relates only to royal social...
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Elizabeth I Word Search
In this world history worksheet, students locate 15 words in a word search puzzle that are associated with Queen Elizabeth I. They locate words such as Virgin Queen, Mary, and Tudor.
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Fill in the Background
In this Tudor history instructional activity, students examine a drawing of a Tudor man and woman and imagine what their lives might have been like. Students draw a picture of what their living conditions would look like and cut out and...
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Mary Queen of Scots
The marriage and exploits of Mary Queen of Scots is simplistically covered in this poorly written slideshow. It discusses how she married Henry Stewart Darnley, who was very jealous and murdered her advisor. Note: This resource appears...
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Great Seal of Arkansas
Learners identify the state seal of Arkansas and the emblems associated with the seal. They use a Venn diagram to compare the national seal with the state seal.
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Early Monarchies
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 21 fill in the blank questions regarding early monarchies. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Discoverers and Explorers Crossword
For this world history worksheet, students answer 10 clues to fill a crossword puzzle with words associated with world explorers and discoverers. They work across and down with names of explorers and the places they explored.
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Birmingham Museum And Art Gallery
In this teacher website, teachers have access to various worksheets and lesson plans at no cost. Teachers can search for art lesson plans, activities, and available resources.
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I Can Sing a Rainbow....
In this Blakesley Hall Museum gardens worksheet, students view eleven pictures of garden flowers and learn the words to a garden song.
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Bbc History: British History: Tudors: Poverty in Elizabethan England
Learn about economic disparity and poverty in Elizabeth's England. Archived.
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Tudor History: The Tudor Monarchs From 1485 1603
A history of the Tudor Kings and Queens who ruled England from 1485-1603. The site contains biographies, cultural, and historical data.
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E2 Bn: History's Heroes: Two Strong Women
This unit features Aethelflaed and Anne Askew, two women from two different periods of England's history, who demonstrated great strength and fortitude in their respective eras. Identify similarities and differences of the women and...
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Bbc: History: Tudors: Henry Viii: Majesty With Menace
Learn about "Bluff King Hal" and his six wives in this essay about Henry VIII, England's Renaissance king who presided over the foundation of the Church of England in seeking to annul his marriage and achieve a male heir. Archived.
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Bbc History: British History: Tudors: Anne Boleyn and the Downfall of Her Family
This six-part article describes the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the first English queen to be publicly executed by her husband, Henry VIII. Five hundred years after her death, her tragic tale is still the subject of historians and the...
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Bbc History: British History: Tudors: Mary, Queen of Scots, and Bothwell
An article that tells of new historical evidence of Mary's plotting with her lover James Hepburn, the Earl of Bothwell. Archived.
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Buffalo Architecture and History: Tudor Revival Architecture
This site includes outline notes that describe the Tudor Revival period in architecture. Also provides some notes over half-timbering (a characteristic of the Tudor Revival), and provides a wealth of example photographs of homes that...
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Tes: The Tudors: Classroom Image Bank
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a collection of images of the kings and queens of the Tudor dynasty and a genealogy from Henry VIII. A notes page of objectives and uses for the resource is also provided.
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Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: The Tudors Their Music
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource focuses on the music of the Tudor era including harpsichords and drums. Students listen to various pieces of music and try to copy them.