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National Geographic

National Geographic: Languages and Religions of the United Kingdom and Ireland

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lesson in which learners explore how language and religion have affected borders in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Compilation of religious data and research about the United Kingdom, along with regional and world comparisons. Also includes select socioeconomic data.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of the United Kingdom. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...
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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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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 7 4 16: Britain's Decision to Leave the e.u. Roils Markets

For Students 6th - 8th
On June 23, residents of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom (UK)- England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales - went to the polls to determine if the country should leave the European Union (EU). Most experts believed...
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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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Other

Bonfire Night

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how "Bonfire Night," got started in the United Kingdom.
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Royal Household

The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: The Stuarts

For Students 9th - 10th
This provides information on the Stuart dynasty, which ruled the United Kingdom from 1603-1714, beginning with James I of England (James VI of Scotland).
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Other

Metrocosm: The Shape of the Us Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Using cartograms, compare the GDP's of rural and urban areas in the Unites States. View the 10 largest metro areas by GDP and see how the US compares to the United Kingdom in terms of GDP.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Isle of Man

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion on Isle of Man, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Jersey

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion on the English Channel island of Jersey, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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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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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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