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Georgia Charter of 1732
This website provides "a copy of the original [Georgia] charter in the British Public Record Office."
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Jabberwocky," by Lewis Carroll
This site provides the text for Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky." Also available here is a good biography of the author. Click on 'Lewis Carroll' to find the biography.
BBC
Bbc: Hands on History: Normans
Download activities covering castles, medieval feasting, creating your own Bayeaux tapestry, and the Battle of Hastings to re-create life in Norman Britain.
Other
English History: Catherine Howard
Two accounts of the life of the 5th wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard from EnglishHistory.net. The site also includes images of her.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Lewis Carroll
This site provides a very nice biography of the author of the "Alice" stories, Lewis Carroll. Also contains a selected bibliography of many of his works.
National Archives (UK)
National Archives Learning Curve: Snapshot: Domesday Book
A history lesson examines the question, "What Can We Learn About the 11th Century" based on the Domesday Book. Background information and teacher notes included.
National Archives (UK)
What Happened in the Fire of London?
A great lesson plan on the use of primary documents focusing on the "Great Fire" in London, England which occurred in 1666. There are actual copies of such documents as maps, lists of people living on the street where the fire started...
National Archives (UK)
The Great Plague of 1665 1666
A lesson plan for English history: the Great Plague that killed nearly 15% of the population of London during the Restoration Period. Primary sources include letters, copies of the orders issued by the government top try to stop the...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Karen Cushman
Have you ever read any of Karen Cushman's work? This site features links to lesson plans and other activities for her books.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: J. R. R. Tolkien
Have you ever read any of J. R. R. Tolkien's work? Check out this site to learn more about Tolkien and his writings. This resource features lesson plans for "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Challenges
This site provides three research-oriented tasks about William Shakespeare. Students will click on provided links to search for answers to the questions.
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library: The Works of Matthew Arnold
The Digital Library provides links to three pieces of work done by Matthew Arnold: "Culture and Anarchy," "The Function of Criticism at the Present Time," and "The Next Bottom Line: Making Sustainable Development Tangible."
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library Project: The Online Books Page
This site provides the complete texts for 19 of Rudyard Kipling's literary works.
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library: Works of Charlotte Bronte
The Digital Library provides links to the texts of five works done by Charlotte Bronte including "Jane Eyre", selected poems, "Shirley" and more.
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library Project: The Online Books Page
The Digital Library provides links to the texts of two of Emily Bronte works, "Poems by Currier, Ellis, and Acton Bell," and "Wuthering Heights."
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library Project: The Online Books Page
The Digital Library provides links to the complete texts of a dozen of George Eliot's works.
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library: Works of Samuel Butler
The Digital Library provides links to the texts of eight of Samuel Butler's works.
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library Project: The Online Books Page
The Digital Library provides links to the complete texts of 25 of Arthur Conan Doyle's works in many formats.
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library Project: Online Books Page, John Ruskin
The Digital Library provides links to the complete texts of many of John Ruskin's works including "The King of the Golden River," "Sesame and Lilies," and "Unto This Last."
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Middle Ages: Feudal Life
Description of the feudal life during the Middle Ages with special attention given to England. The Magna Carta and its results are discussed as well as the life of peasants.
BBC
Bbc: History: Kings and Queens Through Time Timeline
Each British monarch beginning with Henry III is represented in this timeline. Click on the monarch's portrait to access "fast facts," the monarch's family tree, and links to further information about the monarch's life or reign. Archived.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: English
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....
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: 9 12 Teacher Resources
A plethora of resources, science teachers can utilize this education center for academically aligned lesson plans and video clips for middle and high school students.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums: Women in Wartime
Educational resource that focuses on British women's experiences of war in the twentieth century.