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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Do You Know About Scotland?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate global geography by researching the country of Scotland. In this cultural investigation instructional activity, students view images of Scotland on a computer and listen to audio interviews about Scottish citizens....
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Organizer
Curated OER

Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots study guide worksheet, high schoolers discover details regarding the 2 monarchs. Students read 4 sections of information and examine photographs.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc History: In Search of Scotland: Wars of Independence: William Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of Scotland's early hero, William Wallace. From England's point of view, a traitor, murderer, and outlaw. Find out the true life history of this famed hero.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: History: In Search of Scotland

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy the historic progression from Skara Brae, the best preserved Neolithic village in northern Europe, through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to modern Scotland. Find games and historical oddities as well.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc History: In Search of Scotland: Making of the Union: Culloden

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Culloden, so long ago, can still evoke mixed feelings. As the site says, it marks "the end of an era for Scotland." Learn the facts about the Jacobite uprising, the battle, and its consequences for the Scottish clans.
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Handout
Other

British Battles: The Battle of Culloden, 1745

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site that lists every battle Britain was involved in includes the Battle of Culloden wherein the Duke of Cumberland trounced the Scottish thus closing an era in Scotland. Important facts, figures, and an account of the Battle...
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Website
National Library of Scotland

National Library of Scotland: Digital Archive: Scotland's Pages

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline of Scottish history over the one thousand years from AD 1000 to AD 2000 includes citations to events happening elsewhere in the world and embedded documents and manuscripts related to particular events and particular times.
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Website
Other

Scotland.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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Handout
Other

Scot Clans: Scottish History

For Students 9th - 10th
Step back in time and explore Scotland's history through a series of timelines, charting events from ancient times, through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, up until today. Read about the country's mysterious beginnings, its contact with...
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Handout
Other

Godchecker: Celtic Mythology: The Gods of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Gaul

For Students 9th - 10th
Guide to the pantheon of the ancient Celtic gods and goddesses.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Did the Romans Conquer Scotland?

For Students 2nd - 6th
Find out why the Roman wanted to conquer Scotland, why they built walls, and why they eventually left Scotland in AD410.