National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Europe: United Kingdom
Welcome to the United Kingdom! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Virtual Journey of the United Kingdom
Take a peep into the United Kingdom to experience the culture and flavors of a country full of ancient traditions. Learn how to make a perfect cup of tea and find out the name of a world-famous UK football team.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: United Kingdom: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of the United Kingdom.
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...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain & England
Though the names United Kingdom, Great Britain and England are often used interchangeably, they all have different meanings. To clear up the confusion, CGP Grey explains the differences between the three.
Read Works
Read Works:north America:comparing Data From Different Countries Around the World
[Free Registration/Login Required] A chart with land and population data from Canada, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Japan. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: 19 Member Countries
Provides a list of all of the NATO countries along with links to their government sites. Users can find a vast amount of information about each of the member countries. A great resource for researching and learning about NATO or...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Turks and Caicos Islands
Facts, maps and geographical information about Turks and Caicos Islands, an overseas Caribbean territory of the United Kingdom.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Map of the United Kingdom
A map featuring the United Kingdom and its neighboring countries.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: United Kingdom Flag
The national flag of the United Kingdom, a country located in western Europe.
Curated OER
Map of the United Kingdom/great Britian
This is an online resource for information on the United Kingdom of Great Britain, which consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The site includes a map and flag, government, industries, natural resources, economic...
Curated OER
Flag of United Kingdom
This is an online resource for information on the United Kingdom of Great Britain, which consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The site includes a map and flag, government, industries, natural resources, economic...
Curated OER
Flag of United Kingdom
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...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Uk of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Use this site to explore the United Kingdom. Learn about the UK's flag, geography, map, explorers, animals, scientists, explorers and more.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Wales: Provinces Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the provinces in the country of Wales in the United Kingdom.
Other
Europe for Visitors: Country List
This resource is a commercial travel resource that features links to information about the countries of Western Europe. Photographs are included throughout.
Other
El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Other
Project Britain: British Life and Culture
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...
Migration Policy Institute
Migration Policy Institute: Fundamentals: Political Importance of Diasporas
This web article, "The Political Importance of Diasporas," explains the meaning and origin of the word "Diasporas," then goes on to explore the different ways diasporas have political influence: through remittances sent to the home...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Courage in Denmark: Resistance to the Nazis in Wwii by Us Holocaust
World War II (WWII), a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 involved more than 100 million people and over 30 countries. The Allied powers - including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union - worked together...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Scotland
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile and travel guide to the European nation of Scotland, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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...
Curated OER
Map of Uk
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...