Curated OER
Bloody Mary – Counter Reformation
In this British history study guide worksheet, learners explore the life of Mary I and read about the Counter Reformation. Students read 7 sections of information and examine photographs.
Curated OER
Elizabethan England To Glorious Revolution
Students explore the development of England from 1500 to 1689 in this eight lessons unit. The various parts of history affected by both political and religious factors are synthesized in this unit.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth Ii
Learn about the youth of Queen Elizabeth II, her accession to the throne, and subsequent coronation through this photographic essay from the Google Cultural Institute.
Woodlands Junior School
Project Britain: The British Queen: Queen Elizabeth Ii
Biographical facts on Queen Elizabeth II in an easy to read question/answer format. Helpful for doing a research paper and includes links on the left with much additional information on the Royal Family.
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.
Other
Royal Collection Trust: Photographs to Celebrate 80th Birthday of Hm the Queen
A vast collection of photographs that highlight the life of Queen Elizabeth II in celebration of her eightieth birthday. Click on 'Contents' then 'The exhibition' to access the photographs by decade.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth Ii
Part of an official website devoted to the House of Windsor, this page features a biographical note about Queen Elizabeth II and her current official photographic portrait.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Queen and Canada
This page from Queen Elizabeth II's official website, explains the constitutional role the monarchy has in Canada. The Queen of Canada is a constitutional monarchy in all her realms. There is a drop-down box offering access to the...
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Elizabeth Ii
A short article on Elizabeth II, who became Queen of England after her father, King George VI, died in 1947.
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii
This profile of the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II features biographical information about her life and reign.
Royal Collection Trust (UK)
The Royal Collection: A Royal Wedding
Online exhibition that celebrates the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Includes photos from their early lives, wedding, honeymoon, and gifts received.
Other
Queen Elizabeth 1: Europe in the Age of Elizabeth
A brief synopsis of England's relationship with Spain is included in this overview of Queen Elizabeth's dealings with the rest of Europe.
BBC
Bbc: Queen's Christmas Message: 'Small Acts of Goodness' Inspire
"Acts of goodness" can inspire even though the world's problems can seem too big to change, the Queen says in her Christmas message.
Other
Kings and Queens of England
A complete list of every King and Queen in English history from Egbert to Queen Elizabeth II.
CommonLit
Common Lit: A Princess Who Can Tune an Engine
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend
Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.
Other
Elizabeth i.org: The Elizabethan Church
An examination of the Church and Church policies under Queen Elizabeth I. Provides links to background information and other facts about the church.
Curated OER
Queen Elizabeth Ii
The BBC features an overview on the European country of the United Kingdom including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...
British Library
British Library: Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada
Through short frames with pictures and narrative, the story of the Armada unfolds. A good background to the battle is also provided. Click on the sources on the index to pull up each frame.
Project Britain
Project Britain: The British Royal Family
Answers questions and gives facts about the British Royal Family including Queen Elizabeth and her heirs. Links to the Royal family Tree.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: English Civil War
An in-depth article regarding the English Civil Wars. The article discusses the events leading up to the war, the dispute between Charles II and Parliament, and details on the First, Second and Third Civil Wars.
Other
Genuki: Rulers of England and Great Britain
Chronology of British rulers arranged by family and year, spanning from Egbert in 829 to Elizabeth II in 1952.