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Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

For Teachers 5th - 7th
There have been many conspirators and saboteurs lurking throughout history. With this slide show, Guy Fawkes is in the spotlight, as learners discover his plot to blow up Parliament in 1604. They'll learn how he was caught, how his plan...
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Curated OER

Guy Fawkes

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders access their prior knowledge of the job of Parliament and its relationship to the monarchy. In this Gunpowder Plot lesson, 6th graders research the Gunpowder Plot, summarize key story ideas, and role play the plot. They...
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Curated OER

The Gunpowder Plot

For Students 6th - 7th
In these Gunpowder Plot worksheets, students read about the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Students read the facts, the Catholic view, and the Protestant view.
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Curated OER

Gunpowder Plot Crossword

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this historical worksheet, students figure out the answers to 10 clues on a crossword puzzle involving key facts from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Students fill in their answers on the crossword puzzle.
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The Gunpowder Plot

For Teachers 6th - 8th
History has a lot of drama! Discover the dramatic event that inspired a British Celebration. A simplistic presentation describes how Guy Fawkes attempted to kill King James I by blowing up his chair in parliament. Note: This presentation...
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Gunpowder Plot Wordsearch

For Students 6th - 7th
In this word search worksheet, students study the words related to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Students then locate the 12 words within the word search.
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English Constitutional Monarchy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Whether you are teaching British Literature, British History, or are simply interested in the history of English politics, this presentation takes the viewer on a journey through 600 years of England's royal and political upheavals....
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Handout
Student Handouts

Guy Fawkes Night

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
What happened on the fifth of November that has prompted an annual, national commemoration in Great Britain? Young historians look at a traditional English rhyme and folk tale from the seventeenth century that describes the failed...
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Bonfire Night

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the history of Bonfire Night in the UK which commemorates the Gunpowder Plot in which Guy Fawkes and his men attempted to detonate the Houses of Parliament in London. They complete a variety of activities including jigsaw...
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Macmillan Education

Your Year Covered

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Feeling stuck? Want to energize the class? Use activities such as quizzes and fill-in-the-blank worksheets to get class members' attention with a year's worth of holiday celebrations. From Mother's Day to Robert Burns's birthday,...
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Fireworks

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Fireworks are the focus of this presentation. The history of fireworks, types of fireworks, uses of fireworks, and safety guidelines for fireworks are all included in this interesting PowerPoint. This would be useful for older students...
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Curated OER

Guy Fawkes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read about Guy Fawkes who tried to destory the British parliament buidling in 1605. They answer questions about his biography.
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Interactive
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Holiday Exercises

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this interactive holiday worksheet, students view 20 symbols of various holidays and match the correct name of the holiday to the symbol.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Four Heroes & a Villain

For Students 6th - 8th
For this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Revolutionary War. A short answer question is included as well.
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Other

Gunpowder Plot Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Site dedicated to the Gunpowder Plot. Included are links to the people, the plot, archives and further links. Follow the link between the people and their personal profiles to learn a great deal about each person involved.
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Website
Project Britain

Project Britain: History of the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes Night

For Students 3rd - 8th
Who was Guy Fawkes and why did he want to kill King James? Read about the gunpowder plot, how Fawkes was discovered, and the celebration that took place and is still commemorated today every year on November 5th.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc History: British History: Civil War: If the Gunpowder Plot Had Succeeded?

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that speculates on what would have happened to Britain if the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 had succeeded. Archived.
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National Archives (UK)

The National Archives: Gunpowder Plot

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive lesson that examines the critical questions revolving around the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605.
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Other

Parliamentary Archives: Gunpowder, Treason, Plot

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource of archived content presents the tale of wars, murder, secrets, and lies. Discover the story of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot by exploring pictures, diagrams, original documents, and more.
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Curated OER

Engraving of the Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that speculates on what would have happened to Britain if the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 had succeeded.
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TES Global

Tes: Teaching History With 100 Objects Guy Fawkes' Lantern

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of resources focuses on Guy Fawkes' Lantern used in the Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliment and the king in 1605. It includes photos of the lantern, a drawing of Fawkes with the lantern...
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Article
TES Global

Tes: Historical Context of Macbeth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides the historical context of MacBeth including King James I taking the throne, the Globe Theater, the Gunpowder plot, and the witch hunts.
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Website
University of Victoria (Canada)

Internet Shakespeare Editions: The Catholics Under Elizabeth

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the treatment of Catholics during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

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