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Curated OER

British Royalty Tours the U.S.

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students share their knowledge of England, then read a news article about Prince Charles's anticipated visit to the U.S. In this current events lesson (written prior to Prince Charles's visit), the teacher introduces the article with a...
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BBC

Tudors: Life and Society

For Teachers 4th
Here is an interesting lesson that lets kids explore what life was like during the Tudor period. The lesson is written two different ways, one for computer use and one without. It is also written with special instructions for children...
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Unit Plan
National Archives (UK)

The National Archives: Gunpowder Plot

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive lesson that examines the critical questions revolving around the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605.
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BBC

Bbc: History: Tudors: Henry Viii: Majesty With Menace

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about "Bluff King Hal" and his six wives in this essay about Henry VIII, England's Renaissance king who presided over the foundation of the Church of England in seeking to annul his marriage and achieve a male heir. Archived.
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Other

Parliamentary Archives: Gunpowder, Treason, Plot

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource of archived content presents the tale of wars, murder, secrets, and lies. Discover the story of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot by exploring pictures, diagrams, original documents, and more.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Taxation Without Representation?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Check out this informative site to learn more about life in the colonies before the Revolutionary War. Find out why the colonists had issues with "taxation without representation." "You will work independently and in pairs to learn about...
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Website
Britain Express

Britain Express: History: Tudor: Act of Supremacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the Act of Supremacy (as established in both 1534 and 1559) that would "firmly establish the English monarch as the official head of the Church of England."
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Website
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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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George I, King of England

For Students 9th - 10th
The King of Great Britain and Ireland from August 1, 1714 until he died on June 11, 1727.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Iii, King of England

For Students 9th - 10th
King George III, king of England during the old Confederation.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Iii, King of England

For Students 9th - 10th
George III (1760-1815). The first two Hanoverian kings were ignorant of English politics and obliged to rely on their ministers. Moreover, they cared more for Hanover than for England. But George II had English ideas. He was born and...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George I, King of England

For Students 9th - 10th
(1660-1727) King of Great Britain and Ireland 1714-1727