Curated OER
Mary Queen of Scots: Early Life
Provide learners with background information on one very famous Queen. The early life of Mary Queen of Scots is described using short and simple bulleted sentences on five slides. This style is great for making note taking easy.
Curated OER
Medieval Law and Order (Lower)
In this Medieval Law and Order worksheet, learners read and see visuals of the different types of punishments given to people who committed crimes. Students then answer three questions about what they read.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: King and Parliament in Medieval England
Activity in which students read and write about the development of democratic ideas in Medieval England, then in small groups, compare U.K. Parliamentary system to U.S. Presidential system.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: The Character and Legacy of Henry Ii
A summary of Henry II's reign in England focuses on how his ruling style and key concerns were dictated by his character. Of particular interest is his relationship with members of his family, which determined the course of British...
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Common Law: Birth of a State
This article about Henry II and his lasting impact on British common law discusses both the need for legal reform and the changes Henry II brought about. Archived.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Henry Ii: An Imperialist King?
An article about Henry's attempts to partition Ireland and his relationship with other parts of Britain and France. Archived.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Becket, the Church and Henry Ii
An article about Henry II and Thomas Becket. Archived.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Henry Ii
History for Kids presents the history of Henry II who was England's king during the 12th Century and is credited for strengthening royal control over Anglo-French territories.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Ii
Henry II, of France. - Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Ii
Henry II of England (5 March 1133 - 6 July 1189) ruled as King of England (1154-1189). Henry was the first of the House of Plantagenet to rule England and was the great-grandson of William the Conqueror. Like his grandfather, Henry I of...