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Gilbert Stuart and Presdidential Portraits

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read passages about the context of paintings for artist Gilbert Stuart. In this art history lesson, students study paintings by artist Gilbert Stuart and learn about the context of his art. Students then complete a presidential...
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Fire and Fire Fighting in Stuart England

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fire fighting worksheet, students read about the fires that occurred in 17th century England. Students read about the equipment used to fight fires during the period.
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J’adore Blackpool, Chuck*: YouTube Lures the French to the British Seaside Resort

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the British seaside resort Blackpool. In this British Travel ESL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students create a short story about what a person did in Blackpool.
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Greenwich

For Students 4th - 5th
In this literacy worksheet, students complete a transcript that is based upon the geographical location of Greenwich. There is also a search for numbers that are found in the text.
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Holidays: Phrases and Places

For Students 7th - 8th
In this language arts worksheet, students complete fill-in-the-blank questions and a matching activity that has them match countries with their capital cities, and famous places. There are some good conversation starters in the worksheet...
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Assorted Facts

For Students 6th - 9th
In this research skills worksheet, students use the appropriate reference to answer the questions. There are 5 questions on this page.
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Bridging History and Technology

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners study the history and importance of the Triborough Bridge in New York City, and then research different bridges and prepare presentations about them. They, in groups, research a bridge and prepare a poster about it.
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A Look At Great Britain

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Great Britain worksheet, learners complete multiple choice, fill in the blanks, and a crossword about Great Britain. Students complete 28 problems total.
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Using Scientific Notation

For Students 8th - 10th
For this scientific notation worksheet, learners practice calculating area, speed, and volume being sure to write the answers in correct scientific notation. Students complete 11 problems.
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Open Cities: Migration

For Students 10th
In this open cities: migration instructional activity, 10th graders identify European cities on a map and from photographs, answer 13 questions about the cities, complete 5 sentences and write 7 examples of urban growth.
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Learning About Islam

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discover how Muslim teens are affected by people's misconceptions about Islam. They see a Muslim teen's point of view on Islam and how it is portrayed in Western society and write a letter to Muslim youth group.
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TOEFL Structure Practice Quiz #3

For Students Higher Ed
In this language arts worksheet, students prepare for the TOEFL test by answering 5 questions. Students read a sentence which has a missing phrase and choose the answer which best completes the sentence.
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Shopping With Charlie

For Students 4th - 5th
In this language arts worksheet, students go shopping and use the information in order to circle the correct words or write the complete sentences.
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Reading Comprehension/Valentine's Day

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners learn facts about Valentine's Day by reading a one page story. Students then answer 6 questions.
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English History 1066 - 1500 Timeline

For Students 6th - 8th
In this English history timeline worksheet, students explore major historical events that occurred in Great Britain between 1066 and 1500.
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Big Ben

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this worksheet about Big Ben, students "use their research skills" to answer 8 questions about Big Ben. Answers are provided on page 2.
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Historic Royal Palaces: Tower of London: Tower Torture

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes three torture instruments on display at the Tower of London. Includes three downloadable factsheets on the history of torture at the Tower, famous people tortured there, and more information on the three instruments on display.
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Tes: "Mystery: What Happened to the Princes in the Tower?" Booklet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are asked to solve the mystery of what became of the two princes, Edward and Richard, who were sent to the Tower of London when their father died. Edward was in line to become king. Can you...
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Tower of London Kids Tour

For Students 3rd - 5th
Tour the Tower of London with Reginald Raven. He will guide you through the site and explain the history of this fascinating landmark. Stops on the tour include Tower Bridge, the moat, and to White Tower.
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BBC

Bbc History: British History: Tudors: Anne Boleyn and the Downfall of Her Family

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Maths challenge.net: Glass in the Door

For Students 9th - 10th
Use your knowledge of volume and weight to solve this posed problem of finding the weight of a glass in a door.
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Famous Trials: Thomas More Trial (1535)

For Students 9th - 10th
"I die the king's good servant, and God's first."--Thomas More. There is much to learn from the story of how the head of one of the most revered men in England, Sir Thomas More, ended up on the chopping block on London's Tower Hill in...
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A View on Cities: London: Tower Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
Twilight view of the Tower Bridge (London)
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (24 June 1532~1533 - 4 September 1588) was the long standing favourite of Elizabeth I of England. Robert Dudley was temporarily imprisoned, along with his father and brothers Guilford, John, Ambrose...