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Texting for all
Students examine the language and punctuation marks associated with text messaging. They take a pre-quiz to determine their knowledge of texting language, practice reading and writing messages and determine appropriate uses for text...
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Living In the UK
In this geography worksheet, learners complete activities on 16 worksheets pertaining to the geography and culture of the countries of the United Kingdom. This is intended for ESL students.
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Spotlight on the United Kingdom
In this geography and history worksheet, students use library or Internet research to find the answers to 20 trivia questions about the United Kingdom.
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Test Your Research Skills - Spotlight on Derby, UK
In this research skills worksheet, students answer ten multiple choice questions about the city of Derby in the UK. Questions refer to parts of the city and some history of the city.
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What's the most important issue?
High schoolers identify and compare/contrast a variety of key issues in the UK to issues in their own lives right now. They list the major issues in front of the UK people then and now. In addition, they argue the pros and cons to...
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Sporting Traditions
Students examine the sporting traditions associated with specific regions of the UK. They role play situations that demonstrate the need for good sportsmanship. They discuss and categorize different types of sports.
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Bonfire Night
Students study the history of Bonfire Night in the UK which commemorates the Gunpowder Plot in which Guy Fawkes and his men attempted to detonate the Houses of Parliament in London. They complete a variety of activities including jigsaw...
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Reading House
Students study home styles in the UK by looking at photos of a variety of houses comparing both the interiors and exteriors. They match words describing types of houses to their definitions. They work with partners to describe the...
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Lower the UK voting age?
Students explore the designs of the voting age in UK. Students relate the topic to their own legal rights to vote. Students take a quiz to poll all the answers. Students present findings to the class.
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Sniffer Dogs In Schools
High schoolers look at the arguments for and against drugs tests in schools. Students set up various examples of role playing and scenarios of drug tests in public schools. High schoolers encounter a video on drug testing.
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The European Union 1
High schoolers view a PowerPoint presentation on the European Union. In this UK lesson, students explore the question of whether the UK should form part of the European Union and develop their debate skills.
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The Labour Market: Flexibility
Students divide into groups to research and produce a short summary outlining the operation of the labour market in the UK. They use supply and demand diagrams to illustrate their discussion.
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Poverty, Inequality and Income Distribution
Students view a PowerPoint presentation on poverty in the UK and then research and discuss different strategies available to governments for tackling poverty through fiscal policy.
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Market Failure
Students view a PowerPoint presentation on market failure. They research the genetically modified food market and identify positive and negative externalities associated with this market. They consider some of the difficulties in...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: British Artists
Here is a list of British artists as well as links to a biography about them, and photographs of their famous works.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: United Kingdom
Compilation of religious data and research about the United Kingdom, along with regional and world comparisons. Also includes select socioeconomic data.
Other
Project Britain: British Life and Culture
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...
British Library
British Library: Taking Liberties
A series of where-do-you-stand scenarios weighs the rights of citizens alongside issues of online censorship, freedom from want, the monarchy, voting restrictions for prisoners, and a host of contentious contemporary concerns among the...
Other
Colchester Zoo, England
This is the homepage of the Colchester Zoo in Colchester, England. There is information about the zoo and the animals. There is a virtual tour and there are real player and QuickTime videos under the "Display and Feeding Times" category.
Other
Deep Sea World and Blue Planet Aquarium, United Kingdom
This is the combined homepage for Deep Sea World and Blue Planet Aquarium. There is some information about each facility. The buttons for more information on all topics are located at the bottom of the page. Blue Planet Aquarium is...
BBC
Bbc: Cameron and Clegg Pledge 'United' Coalition
This article examines the pledge between David Cameron and Nick Clegg to create a united coalition government in Britain following the 2010 election. (May 12, 2010)
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: United Kingdom: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of the United Kingdom.
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Scotland.com
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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Belfast Zoo, Northern Ireland
This is the homepage for the Belfast Zoo in Belfast, Norther Ireland. There is information about the animals and the zoo.