Curated OER
Describing A Place - Part I The British Isles
In this describing place worksheet, students label the cardinal and ordinal directions on a compass rose using the drop-down menus. They complete a matching activity by matching an item from column C with one in A and B. They read an...
Curated OER
Romans in Britain, or Classical Colonialism
Students identify the extent of the Roman Empire on a map of Europe and North Africa. They discuss the reasons behind Roman expansion and occupation. They read Cymbeline and write about the attitudes of 3 characters. Groups stage the scene.
Curated OER
Labeling a Map of the British Isles and Elapsed Time
In this map work and elapsed time activity, students label England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland on a map. They calculate the elapsed time of a delivery that is described in a word problem that is broken down into four parts.
Curated OER
The Sustainable Olympics
For this sustainable Olympics worksheet, students utilize a large map of the British Isles, map scale a long piece of string to calculate the approximate distance between their school and 8 locations where some of the Olympic events may...
National Archives (UK)
National Archives: Uniting the Kingdoms?
What did it take to unite the Britains? This is an on-line exhibition that describes the people of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales as well as their "politics, warfare, religion, trade, and everyday life."
British Library
British Library: Medieval Realms
A well-illustrated and colorful site about various aspects of the Middle Ages. Find sections on the death of Thomas Becket, A Book of Hours, Medieval Patterns, and Medieval Women.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Britain
Encyclopedia entry provides a brief history of ancient Britain. With timeline of events and links to further reading.
BBC
Bbc: Hands on History: Ancient Britain
Journey back to ancient Britain by exploring important events in history, building your own stone circle, and creating cave art.
Georgetown University
The Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies
This site from Georgetown University offers a searchable collection of resources about a wide variety of topics relating to the Medieval Period.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Wales
Features a country profile of the European nation of Wales, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
Other
Medieval Britain
A true lover of British Medieval history, the author has crafted a site full of timelines, key medieval episodes and people, and maps. Of special interest is the 3D reconstructions of ruined castles and abbeys. Author does not state his...
Other
The Stone Pages: Stones of England
This site offers pictures and history behind the stones of England, each with its own story.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: United Kingdom
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the United Kingdom. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
Other
The Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England
Do you know the difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England? This infographic spells out those differences. It also includes a timeline of major events and some ideas for the future.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: British Isles Vote
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains British Isle questions indicating that student has prior knowledge of British geography, rainfall, temperatures and population. It is intended as an Activote exercise.