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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in the United Kingdom in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with photographs.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: United Kingdom of Morocco

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Morocco. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Tony Blair

For Students 9th - 10th
Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007.
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Toronto Star Newspapers

Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: David Cameron, United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of British Prime Minister, David Cameron, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government and Politics: Comparative: Great Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
AP Comparative Government and Politics unit on Great Britain and Northern Ireland focus on the history, political institutions, and geography. Module includes multi-media resources for comprehensive study.
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Robin Chew

Lucidcafe: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile of the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II features biographical information about her life and reign.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Saint Helena

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in the West African island territory of Britain, Saint Helena, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: The Queen's Own: Stamps That Changed the World

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of extraordinary materials from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's personal philatelic holdings.
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Other

Colchester Zoo, England

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is the homepage of the Colchester Zoo in Colchester, England. There is information about the zoo and the animals. There is a virtual tour and there are real player and QuickTime videos under the "Display and Feeding Times" category.
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Universal Teacher

Moore's Teacher Resources: Studying Romeo and Juliet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Wealth of information about the play "Romeo and Juliet" intended for standardized test preparation in the United Kingdom. Contains detailed information about some key scenes, some character analysis, as well as advice for writing about...
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Other

The Village of Wichamstow

For Students 9th - 10th
Text and photographs reveal this virtual Anglo-Saxon village in the United Kingdom that recreates social organization and daily life in the village.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Frank Billings Kellogg (1856 1937)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography about Frank B. Kellogg gives an overview of his life as he rose to prominence serving as Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Secretary of State under Calvin Coolidge and negotiating the Kellogg-Briand Pact for which he received...
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Other

The Palace of Westminster

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a brief history of the Palace of Westminster, the site of the United Kingdom's parliament.
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Other

The Housman Society: a.e. Housman

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a biographical note on the poet A. E. Housman (1859-1936)and news about poetry in the United Kingdom. Includes photo and bibliography.
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A&E Television

History.com: How the 1966 Aberfan Mine Disaster Became Elizabeth Ii's Biggest Regret

For Students 9th - 10th
The Aberfan disaster wiped out a generation of Welsh school children and devastated the nation. An avalanche of coal waste slid down a rain-saturated mountainside. It destroyed everything it touched, eventually killing 144 people, most...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: English

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the people of England. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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BBC

Bbc: Joseph Stalin: National Hero or Cold Blooded Murderer

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the rule of Joseph Stalin can be found in this biographical article of the former Soviet ruler.

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