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University of Waikato: Women and Brewing in the Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
Ale was an important beverage in the Middle Ages as it was considered to be a healthier drink than the often polluted waters, and women played a major role in brewing it. They often brewed it at home, and sold some to neighbors. The...
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Bbc: History: Women and Urban Life in Victorian Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
A six part article in which the various roles women played in Victorian England are discussed. The author explores the idea that women had a "mission" in Victorian life.
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Pbs: Queen Victoria's Empire (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Four lesson plans for exploring the reign of Queen Victoria, with instructions for introducing learners to the positive and negative impacts of the inventions of the Industrial Revolution, to the leaders of Victorian England, to the role...