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Curated OER

The Celts

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Look far back in history and you'll meet a people group called the Celts. Celts, as you'll soon find out, are a group of people who inhabited Britain 2000 years ago. Presented here, is simple information which describes a bit about...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

The Beauty of Anglo-Saxon Poetry: A Prelude to Beowulf

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Riddle me this! What do kennings, caesura, and alliteration have to do with the Nowell Codex? Introduce class members to Anglo-Saxon poetry and prepare readers for a study of Beowulf with a series of activities that...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Remains of the Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider how archaeologists discovered and pieced together artifacts that indicate a Celtic presence in ancient Turkey. They research ancient civilizations and create archaeological digs containing items representative of these...
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc Wales: Iron Age Celts

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive site that offers information, games and stories about the Iron Age Celts of Wales. Archived.
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Website
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Celtic Art and Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
This site on Celtic Art is divided into several sections including images, maps and timelines, topics, vocabulary, and site info. The site as a whole is very comprehensive and provides excellent information on the subject of Celtic art.
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Website
Other

St. Francis Xavier University: Gael Steam: Sruth Nan Gaidheal

For Students 9th - 10th
Gael Steam / Sruth nan Gaidheal aims to provide digitized primary resources about the Gaelic culture and history in Nova Scotia. The resource is also available in Gaelic. The documents include songs, poetry, photos, diary excerpts, etc.
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Website
Other

Great Britain Guide: Anglo Saxon Britain Viking Raids

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Great Britain guide provides the history of the Anglo-Saxons in England between the mid-5th century and the Norman Conquest (410-1066). Shows the transition from their being invaders to being invaded, first by Vikings...
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Handout
Other

Regia Anglorum: A Brief History of Anglo Saxon England

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed account of the history of Anglo-Saxon England. Contains colored pictures of reenactments.
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Handout
Other

Simon James: Ancient Celts

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the ancient Celts with pictures of artifacts and a discussion of alternative viewpoints of the Celts.
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Unit Plan
Other

Celtic Voices

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit of the Celtic people and language in English, French, and Celtic.
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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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Handout
BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: British Prehistory: Peoples of Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a thorough history of the early people of Britain, beginning before the Romans and continuing through the Dark Ages. Archived.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Celtic Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Online encyclopedia of ancient Celtic terminology, including gods, goddesses, religious beliefs, and folklore.
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Handout
Britain Express

Britain Express: Roman Britain: The Roman Invasion

For Students 9th - 10th
Good information about the history of Romans in Britain. Begins with the first invasion by Julius Caesar in 55 B.C. and goes through the eventual conquering by Claudius. Highlights the evolution of London as a civic center and the...
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Website
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Animal Symbolism in Celtic Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
University-level student-authored work about the symbolism of animals in Celtic mythology.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Celts: Make Your Own Cartoon Strip

For Students 3rd - 8th
Create a cartoon based on the Celts during the Iron Age. Choose a background and two characters. Then type dialogue for both characters and add a title. Finally, watch the cartoon come to life. Print to share with others.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc Wales: Iron Age Celts

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive site that offers information, games and stories about the Iron Age Celts of Wales.