The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Touring Partnership Exhibition
Five paintings and their artists are discussed in these notes. Also included are some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Titian
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'Bacchus and Ariadne' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Claude
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'Seaport with the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for...
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Degas
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'Beach Scene' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes John Constable
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'The Hay Wain' and the artist, John Constable, as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and...
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Paolo Uccello
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'St. George and the Dragon' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and...
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Pierre Mignard
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'The Marquise de Seignelay and Two of her Sons' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities...
University College London
University College London: Verbs Voice
This site has information on the active and passive verb voice. Includes a short exercise to test your knowledge.
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "Call of the Wild" Study Guide [Pdf]
Great guide for reading and exploring Jack London's "The Call of the Wild." Provides pre-reading material, including an author biography, book introduction, vocabulary lists, and journaling activities, as well as charting and...
Geffrye Museum
Geffrye Museum: Printable Activities
These word searches and puzzles are best used in conjunction with a visit to the Geffrye Museum in London. However, you can print and use at home or at school regardless.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: A Teacher's Guide to "The Call of the Wild" [Pdf]
Vocabulary, classroom activities, background information and other features are available in this 17 page .pdf guide.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Shakespeare: Richard Iii
Delve into the world of Shakepear's history of "Richard III." The content of this site includes links to lesson plans, activities, study guides, and more.
British Library
British Library: Dickens's Oliver Twist: Depictions of Childhood
This activity will introduce students to influential 19th-century philosophies that construct the nature of the child and childhood itself. Students will examine how Charles Dickens depicts both the character of Oliver and his upbringing...
British Library
British Library: Creative Writing: Ignatius Sancho, Letters of the Late Ignatius
This teaching pack will introduce students to Ignatius Sancho in his own words through a selection of his letters and invite students to offer a variety of creative responses to Sancho's life, work, and unique voice. Students will work...
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read: The Call for the Wild
Guide to Jack London's, The Call of the Wild, with historical information, author biography, discussion questions, and a ten-lesson unit of study including activities, homework assignments, project ideas, and essay topics. A radio show...
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Sweethearts and Wives'
Little is known about the artist of this painting. But you can gain a better understanding of the artwork through this description and a special feature that allows you to zoom in on the painting.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Opening Patterns
As excitement mounts ahead of the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, take a look back at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Games in Beijing. What shapes and patterns can you see? This activity is aimed at young...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Rings
This activity explores shapes and circles by encouraging children to look really hard at something they will see very often in the run-up to London 2012, and is designed to be accessible to primary pupils at Key Stage 1.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Making a Racket: The Science of Tennis
As London is heading for the 2012 Olympics, it's not just athletes who are gearing up for action. Engineers, too, are working hard to produce the cutting-edge sporting equipment that guarantees record performances. If you're a tennis...
Columbia University
The Imparfait vs. the Passe Compose Ii
This site from London's Transport Museum provides a series of six exercises covering Le Passe Compose (Avoir and Etre), L?Imparfait, Le Present, Le Futur, Le Conditionnel. Students can print out their answers to check them, and they are...
University of Michigan
The Mother Goose Pages: Nursery Rhymes
An outstanding resource to get all your favorite Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Activities included are suggestions on reading and teaching nursery rhymes to children at varying ages. Has a list of recommended resources that go along with...
Library and Archives Canada
The "Four Indian Kings"
This exhibit focuses on four Iroquois leaders who went to London to meet Queen Anne in 1710 and caused quite a stir in London society. Each of the Iroquois had their portrait done while in England. This resource is archived, and not...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: John Smith 1580 1631
Presented here is a brief biography on Captain John Smith, one of the original settlers of Jamestown and explorer of New England.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Fur and Skin Trade
The fur and skin trade was a significant industry from the earliest permanent settlement of the region that became North Carolina. Pelts shipped to Europe included beaver, bear, deer, raccoon, mink, muskrat, opossum, wolf, and fox. Many...