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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

John Milton and Paradise Lost

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read one of his minor poems but focus on Paradise Lost. They apply historical criticism to the poem and note the parallel between the Biblical references and the politics of Oliver Cromwell.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Joan of Arc: Virgin Warrior

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils view a documentary on Joan of Arc. She is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic religion, yet she was burned at the stake as a heretic. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and write a newspaper column...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Why is Delaware Called "The First State"?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn why Delaware is called the First State and the background leading to Delaware's ratification of the US Constitution. Students, in groups, choose an individual in today's world that has the greatest influence on their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Territorial Expansion

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders brainstorm a list of characteristics of adolescence. They use selected websites and draw a parallel between the characteristics of adolescence and the characterisitcs of Romanticism, as seen in visual art and literature.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson I - Why is Delaware Called "The First State"?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils discuss why Delaware is called the First State, research background leading to Delaware's ratification of United States Constitution, complete worksheet on United States Constitution, and work in groups to choose an individual in...
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Organizer
Curated OER

Discoverers and Explorers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this discoverers and explorers worksheet, students read short paragraphs about Christopher Columbus, Magellan, Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

History Trivia For Kids

For Students 4th - 7th
There are 40 history trivia questions and answers.  Students have to cut out the questions and the answers and try to match the correct answer to the question.  The trivia questions are all related to history but from many...
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Activity
Other

Kings and Queens of England

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete list of every King and Queen in English history from Egbert to Queen Elizabeth II.
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Website
Other

United States Naval Academy: Kings and Kingdoms of England and France

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource covers all the highlights of history (wars, kings, famine) in England and France between 973-1350. Organized by dates, this site includes links to primary source documents, maps, and artwork from this time...
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eBook
Other

King James Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
Online html text of the King James Bible.
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Website
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of King Henry Viii: Portrait of a King

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered why King Henry VIII had six wives, why he looked the way he did, or what things he liked to do? Explore this site and learn all about King Henry VIII from clothes to power to love.
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Website
Other

Henry the Seventh: King of England, First of the Tudors

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Henry VII of England, the first king of the the English Tudor line. Henry ascended to the throne after defeating Richard III on the battlefield at Bosworth Field.
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Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: King and Parliament in Medieval England

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity in which students read and write about the development of democratic ideas in Medieval England, then in small groups, compare U.K. Parliamentary system to U.S. Presidential system.
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Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Revolution and Change: England's Glorious Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity in which students read about and answer questions on the history of England's Glorious Revolution, citing evidence for discussion, then debate the goal or intentions of King James in a class activity.
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Article
Seeker

Seeker: Bones of King Richard Iii Found

For Students 9th - 10th
An archaeological discovery has been made in England, and in a very unusual place. Find out where the remains of King Richard the III were finally located.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Iii, King of England

For Students 9th - 10th
King George III, king of England during the old Confederation.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
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Handout
Luminarium

Luminarium: James I of England (1566 1625)

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent biography of King James of England with a brief mention of his role in the translation of the King James Version of the Bible. Many links to important names and terms.
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Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: Letters Patents of King Henry Vii Granted Unto John Cabot

For Students 9th - 10th
A copy of Henry VII's letter granting John Cabot permission to explore the New World and claim what he finds for England. Difficult to read, but an important primary source document.