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Royal Household

British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Elizabeth I (R. 1558 1603)

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Elizabeth I and her reign from Great Britain's official site on the Monarchy. Includes a link to the text of Elizabeth's speech to her troops at Tilbury.
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Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Folger Exhibitions: Elizabeth I, Then and Now

For Students 9th - 10th
Tour artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library that tell story of Elizabeth's life, times, and reign.
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Other

Queen Elizabeth I: Semper Eadem Always the Same

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Queen Elizabeth I's (1533-1603) tumultuous life, examine portraits of the time period and read primary source documents.
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Lesson Plan
Other

History on the Net: Elizabeth I (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan teaches some basic facts about Elizabeth I's early life and provides information about her painted portraits.
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Robin Chew

Lucidcafe: Elizabeth I, Queen of England

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical resource for Queen Elizabeth I can help students collecting background information or for use in classroom discussion and assignments.