Organizer
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Constitutions and Mindmap of Government

For Students 6th - 8th
In this European Union studies instructional activity, students examine governments in the United Kingdom and other European nations as they respond to 10 short answer questions and complete a graphic organizer.
Worksheet
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Colonial America Group Creative Writing

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Colonial America writing activity, students collaborate with classmates in a group writing activity. Students have 25 minutes to write a group story about Colonial America using the 15 words in the box.
Interactive
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U.S. History Knowledge Test 3

For Students 4th - 6th
In this U.S. history trivia worksheet, students answer twenty multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of U.S. history. This is an interactive worksheet.
Lesson Plan
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Text for Dictation: The Environment

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this dictation text worksheet, pupils take dictation from a selection using vocabulary concerning the environment.
Lesson Plan
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Revolt in Boston

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the American Revolution. For this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze primary sources. Students participate in a simulation on taxes. 
Lesson Plan
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NFE General Knowledge Quiz

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders review various aspects of World History. In this World History lesson, 8th graders participate in a bingo game.  Students complete a worksheet during bingo.
Worksheet
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Angela Merkel

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Angela Merkel worksheet, students read about the life of the Chancellor, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
Worksheet
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Trial of King Charles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this King Charles worksheet, students read about the facts of the trial of King Charles. Students also learn the characters who took part in the trial.
Lesson Plan
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Scrutiny

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students investigate parliamentary scrutiny through a committee role-play. They also analyze scrutinizing government actions and decisions as well as the media. Students distinguish between scrutiny and accountability.
Lesson Plan
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Text for Dictation: Polital Systems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this text for dictation worksheet, students take dictation from a passage containing ideas and vocabulary about political systerms in Britain.
Lesson Plan
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War and Peace

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the Israeli elections for Prime Minister and the potential impact that newly-elected Premier Ehud Barak may have on the peace process in the Middle East.
Interactive
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ESL Activity-London

For Students 5th - 8th
In this ESL London activity worksheet, students correctly identify places in London, choosing from drop down lists, write correct names for monuments described.
Lesson Plan
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London Unveils Mandela Statue

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read, analyze and critique a newspaper article about London unveiling Mandela's statue. They assess how to understand a short news report, the key vocabulary terms used in the article and how one is nominated for a Nobel Peace...
Worksheet
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Find the Error 36

For Students 5th - 7th
In this find the error worksheet, students will look at an excerpt from a national teaching magazine in which there is a mistake. Students must find the error.
Worksheet
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Big Ben

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this worksheet about Big Ben, learners "use their research skills" to answer 8 questions about Big Ben. Answers are provided on page 2.
Interactive
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British Traditions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this British traditions worksheet, students read and answer the 10 discussion questions.
Primary
Other

Uk Parliamentary Archives: And What a Plan! D Day and Parliament in Wartime

For Students 9th - 10th
A display of historically significant documents that tell the story of British Parliament during World War II and the D-Day plans.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: History: Monarchs and Leaders: Oliver Cromwell

For Students 9th - 10th
A 5-page biography on Oliver Cromwell describes his involvement with the British Parliament and his objection to the rule of Charles I, his involvement in the English Revolution, and his time as Lord Protector over Britain. Archived.
Graphic
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A View on Cities: Athens: Parliament at Dusk

For Students 9th - 10th
Parliament at dusk (Athens)
Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Pierce Butler 1744 1822

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most aristocratic delegates at the convention, Butler was born in 1744 in County Carlow, Ireland. His father was Sir Richard Butler, member of Parliament and a baronet.
Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Stamp Act and Virtual Representation [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson plan is from a unit on events leading to the American revolution. It highlights the Stamp Act, and the British concept of 'virtual representation' where a member of government was believed to represent every citizen, not just...
Unit Plan
Other

The History Carper: The Quartering Act of 1774

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete text of the second Quartering Act, passed by British Parliament in 1774.
Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, 1644

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England and Wales after the campaigns of 1644 during the first English Civil War (1642-1646) between the supporters of King Charles I and the supporters of Parliament. The map is color-coded to show the districts and places...
Graphic
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Etc: Maps Etc: England and Wales, December 9, 1643

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England and Wales as they were on December 9th, 1643, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English...