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Spark Notes

The Interwar Years (1919-1938): Study Questions

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Europe: United Kingdom

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to the United Kingdom! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Virtual Journey of the United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a peep into the United Kingdom to experience the culture and flavors of a country full of ancient traditions. Learn how to make a perfect cup of tea and find out the name of a world-famous UK football team.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the United Kingdom. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
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Oxfam

Oxfam: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Geography, history, environment, people and society in the United Kingdom, as well as the work that Oxfam is doing in the region are described here in the webpage of the international aid agency that fights poverty globally.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United Kingdom History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of the United Kingdom including Celtics, Saxons, Roman rule, the Norman Invasion, kings and queens, the British Empire, and the World Wars.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Food in the United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents what people in the United Kingdom eat, or try out a recipe for Christmas cake or lost bread.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: United Kingdom

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the United Kingdom's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource discusses the role of the United Kingdom in NATO's Stabilization Force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
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Other

Hawaiian Kingdom: The u.s. Occupation

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing United States presence in the Hawaiian Islands from the 1890s to the present with links to outside resources that document the intervention, occupation, and annexation of these islands.
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Other

Independent Television News: Itn

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
ITN is your United Kingdom news source. This site features links to ITV news stations, British news, world news, money, sports, weather, and entertaiment.
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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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Other

Around the World in 80 Clicks: United Kingdom: Double Deckers

For Students 6th - 8th
This page has text and pictures of the typical red double decker bus that has turned into the prime symbol of London.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Herding Dogs of the United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
The border collies of the Lake District are featured in this video segment from Nature.
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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

United States Naval Academy: Kings and Kingdoms of England and France

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource covers all the highlights of history (wars, kings, famine) in England and France between 973-1350. Organized by dates, this site includes links to primary source documents, maps, and artwork from this time...
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Other

British Film Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online home of the British Film Institute, an agency for developing and promoting the film industry in Britain, find out how films are funded and produced in the United Kingdom. The British Film Institute also compiles and...
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Other

Moving History: A Guide to Uk Film & Tv Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
A research guide to the United Kingdom?s twelve public sector moving image archives.
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British Council

British Council: Uk at the Venice Biennale

For Students 9th - 10th
An archive (1895 to the present) of photographs, correspondence, artist profiles, recordings, and documents that chronicle Britain's participation in the prestigious international Venice Biennale. Click into a timeline to see art that...
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Oxfam

Oxfam Education: Water

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A great site from Oxfam which offers encourages critical thinking about water conservation through the use of pictures and student activities. Targeted to curriculum links for the United Kingdom, but information is certainly valuable and...
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National Museum of Science and Industry (UK)

Ingenious: Ideal Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the evolution of the ideal twentieth century home at this United Kingdom based site. The Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition, mechanization of household tasks, and the do it yourself revolution created lifestyle changes for all...
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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The British Museum

British Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online home of the British Museum, one of the most influential cultural institutions in the world with holdings representing British and world cultures across the full span of history, find information about all the latest...
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Other

Project Britain: British Life and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...

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