Curated OER
Lesson Plan C22: Government and Population
Students discuss basic structure of National Government in United Kingdom, explore electoral system of individual countries and European Union, and complete Government and Population worksheet to practice rounding, and calculating mean...
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United Kingdom
Students investigate the geographical features of the United Kingdom. They create a clay, playdoh, or salt and flour map of the region. The maps should be labeled with landmarks and bodies of water. They can also draw maps on paper for...
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Challenging Regional Stereotypes
High schoolers analyze the regional stereotypes that exist in Whales and formulate personal opinions about these views. Students discuss the impact of adjectives used to describe people from different regions of the U.K.
Curated OER
The UK's International Trading Position
Students examine data and identify trends. They explain factors that affect changes and trends in the economy. They develop their own policy suggestions and shares them with the class.
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.
McGraw Hill
Final Declaration of Geneva Conference: u.s. Statement
The text of the Final Declaration of the 1954 Geneva Conference includes official U.S. statement regarding the refusal to sign and comply with Final Resolution.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Isle of Man
Learn about religion on Isle of Man, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Jersey
Learn about religion on the English Channel island of Jersey, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Saint Helena
Learn about religion in the West African island territory of Britain, Saint Helena, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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...
Oxfam
Oxfam: Virtual Journey of the United Kingdom
Take a peep into the United Kingdom to experience the culture and flavors of a country full of ancient traditions. Learn how to make a perfect cup of tea and find out the name of a world-famous UK football team.
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...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: The Queen's Own: Stamps That Changed the World
A selection of extraordinary materials from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's personal philatelic holdings.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Europe: United Kingdom
Welcome to the United Kingdom! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government and Politics: Comparative: Great Britain
AP Comparative Government and Politics unit on Great Britain and Northern Ireland focus on the history, political institutions, and geography. Module includes multi-media resources for comprehensive study.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 7 4 16: Britain's Decision to Leave the e.u. Roils Markets
On June 23, residents of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom (UK)- England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales - went to the polls to determine if the country should leave the European Union (EU). Most experts believed...
BBC
Bbc News: The Blair Years (1997 2007)
From BBC News, a vast collection of stories highlighting the decade that Tony Blair was the British Prime Minister. Having announced his resignation in May 2007, featured are reactions to his departure, a timeline, photos, video clips,...
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: United Kingdom
Learn about core health indicators in the United Kingdom in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with photographs.
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...
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives of the United Kingdom
The official online home of The National Archives of the United Kingdom. This collection preserves the culture's history through records that are accessible to the public. Includes podcasts.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Geneva Conference of 1954
The Geneva Conference of 1954 was an international meeting in Switzerland involving the Soviet Union, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, China and the Viet Minh. The powers involved attempted to negotiate a settlement to end...