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Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: British Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a list of British artists as well as links to a biography about them, and photographs of their famous works.
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Activity
British Library

British Library: Explore the World's Knowledge

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The United Kingdom's British Library is the largest library in the world. It's collections include cultural artifacts from around the world on topics such as art, music and literature. Explore virtual reproductions of classic works of...
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eBook
University of Pittsburgh

The Grimm Brothers' Children's and Household Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a list of the Grimm Brother's 210 fairytales. Many of the tales have a link to the telling of the tale, as well as related links.
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Handout
British Library

British Library: Language & Literature: Books for Cooks

For Students 9th - 10th
View a series of extracts from eighteenth-century cookbooks written in English and learn what people in England ate during this period of overseas expansion, urbanization, and early industrialization. Accompanying essays explain various...
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Website
Other

Weddings in England

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you want to know the symbolism behind the bride's dress and veil? How about the Bridal Bouquet? Read about these and other English wedding traditions and customs here.
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Primary
Other

Jean Ingelow's "Songs of Seven"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read Jean Ingelow's collection of poems entitled "Songs of Seven" that had a significant impact on England's 19th century culture.
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Unit Plan
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Jamestown, Quebec, Santa Fe: Three North American Beginnings

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the origins of Canada and the United States as Jamestown, Quebec, and Santa Fe celebrate their 400th anniversary.
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Website
Other

24 Hour Museum: Uk's National Virtual Museum

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The 24 Hour Museum collects in one place museum exhibit sites and news from over 3700 museums, galleries and heritage sites in the UK. Whether you are interested in history, science, literature or culture, you'll be able to find...
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Handout
University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh: Charles Perrault's Mother Goose Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Perrault gave these tales "literary legitimacy" when he wrote them down and published them. Read about Perrault and read his stories that swept across England in the 1800s.
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Handout
Other

Easter in England

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about how Easter, Lent, Shrove Tuesday, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday are observed in England.
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Website
Other

Birdworld: Britain's Largest Birdpark and Gardens

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to learn more about England's Birds and Gardens? Visit Britain's largest birdpark and gardens in Surrey, England. Find out about the penguin feeding times and the safari rides.
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Handout
Other

Bonfire Night

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

Grimm Fairy tales.com

For Students Pre-K - 1st
You can read and hear animated stories from the Brothers Grimm on this site. There are also links to games, fun stuff, and a featured story.