Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Songwriter Not Silenced - Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils discuss how a musician's message can influence society and government. They debate if political viewpoints should be publicized in music.
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TES Global

Tes: Introduction to the War of the Roses

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource focuses on the succession to the throne from Richard II to Henry VII.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Wars of the Roses in the Middle Ages

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Wars of the Roses Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Middle Ages for Kids: Wars of the Roses

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students explore the civil war between the English houses of York and Lancaster known as War of the Roses on this site.
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BBC

Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Reign of Richard Ii, 1377 to 1399

For Students 9th - 10th
Richard II of England reigned in a time of restive change brought on by Black Death. His personal view of kingship and his military decisions are highlighted as significant factors in his loss of the throne. The author offers the opinion...
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Other

Henry the Seventh: King of England, First of the Tudors

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Henry VII of England, the first king of the the English Tudor line. Henry ascended to the throne after defeating Richard III on the battlefield at Bosworth Field.
Article
Other

Blue Shoe Guide: The Nineteenth Amendment & the War of the Roses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides historical and biographical information about the fight in Tennessee to ratify the 19th Amendment.
Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: England During the Wars of the Roses, 1455 1485

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England during the Wars of the Roses (1453-1487), a civil war between the House of Lancaster (Red Rose) and the House of York (White Rose) for the throne of England. The ultimate Lancaster victory led to the Tudor Dynasty. The...
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Curated OER

Etc: The Battlefields of the War of the Roses, 1455 1485

For Students 9th - 10th
Map showing the Battlefields of the War of the Roses, 1455-1485.
Handout
The History Place

The History Place:memories of the White Rose Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the story of an anti-Nazi resistance movement in Germany during World War 2 written by one of the participants. Includes primary documents on the trials held after their capture.
Unit Plan
TES Global

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...
PPT
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: The Tudors

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
A look into life in England, Wales, and Ireland during the rule of the Tudor family. Website includes PowerPoints about the War of the Roses, Aston Halls, and the Tudors family tree.
Unit Plan
Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Study Guide: Henry Iv, Part One

For Students 9th - 10th
A teaching guide for 1 Henry IV by Shakespeare. Includes plot synopsis, analysis of the main themes in the play, historical context, activities, and discussion questions, as well as a fifteen-minute condensed version of the play for...
eBook
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: Intelligence in the Civil War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A multi-topic look at intelligence gathering, the tools used, and the people involved in both the North and the South during the Civil War. Comprehensive, interesting coverage from the CIA.
Article
A&E Television

Secret Agents in Hoop Skirts: Women Spies of the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about Rose O'Neal Greenhow and three other female informants who played a significant role in America's bloodiest conflict, the Civil War.
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PBS

Pbs: The War: At Home

For Students 9th - 10th
From the extensive PBS site accompanying Ken Burns' The War, read about America at home during World War II. Read about war mobilization, censorship, how families dealt with the war, and the abrogation of civil rights as Japanese...
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: White Rose

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of "The White Rose," a student resistance group in Germany during World War II.
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University of Victoria (Canada)

Shakespeare's Life and Times: History and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
This section on the life and times of Shakespeare addresses the stories behind his 'histories'.
Activity
Ibis Communications

Eyewitness to History: Tokyo Rose

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate ?Tokyo Rose? the name given by American GIs to nearly a dozen women of American descent who broadcasted propaganda for the Japanese during World War II. The resource consists of an audio clip of Tokyo Rose broadcasts...
Handout
Other

Signal Corps Association: Espionage in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the murky underground stories of espionage on both sides of the Civil War. The spies were often eccentric, and the raiders ruthless.
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Band Music From the Civil War Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore band music from the Civil War Period at The Library of Congress website.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge by Laura Lee Hope

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge, a book from the early 1900's series, "The Outdoor Girls." This portion of the series was written by Laura Lee Hope.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Play Hard, Play Fast, Play Ball!

For Students 9th - 10th
In the years following World War 11, the story of Nova Scotia's most exciting baseball league is profiled. Communities that played and players who rose to major league status are reviewed. The exhibit includes archival photographs and...
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Play Hard, Play Fast, Play Ball!

For Students 9th - 10th
In the years following World War 11, the story of Nova Scotia's most exciting baseball league is profiled. Communities that played and players who rose to major league status are reviewed. The exhibit includes archival photographs and...