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The Royal Seal What Can It Tell Us?
Analyze the images and details of the Great Seal of Queen Elizabeth I, and discover clues that reveal how one of the greatest monarchs in the history of England wished to be seen and respected. This is a great way to discuss how even to...
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Breaking News English: Queen Elizabeth
In this Queen Elizabeth worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Queen Elizabeth
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Queen Elizabeth and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Explore Elizabeth I: Using the Queen Elizabeth I "Ditchley Portrait"
Young scholars explore the history of England by creating digital images. In this Queen Elizabeth lesson plan, students discuss the politics of Tudor times and the large differences between wealthy and poor. Young scholars utilize image...
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Elizabethan Monarchy
Fifth graders explain the difference between democracy and monarchy. They see how the Queen Elizabeth and her Privy Council ran England. They explain the different terms involved in the Elizabethan government.
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Exploring Elizabeth I-Coronation Portrait
Learners explore Queen Elizabeth I. In this role playing lesson, students dress up as Queen Elizabeth I and take pictures. Learners discuss the coronation portrait of the Queen and discuss why she isn't smiling.
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Elizabethan England Worksheet
Set the stage for your next literary or historical adventure into Elizabethan England with this straightforward worksheet, which includes questions covering the political, social, and economic situation of the period. Ask your class to...
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Explore Elizabeth I
Students explore the events of a coronation and how people dress for a special event. In this key events lesson, students view pictures of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth I. Students discuss special occasion and dress up....
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Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots
In this Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots study guide worksheet, students discover details regarding the 2 monarchs. Students read 4 sections of information and examine photographs.
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The Queen's Birthday
Students read and discuss an article about England's Queen Elizabeth's birthday party. They work in small groups, complete vocabulary exercises and take a comprehension quiz.
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Tudor Millionaire
Who were the Tudors? If your class knows about the wives, kings, and queens of this ruling family, they'll love playing this history review game. Young historians answer twelve questions about the Tudors reign.
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Sir Ralph and Lady Elizabeth Verney, 1547
For this Brass Rubbing worksheet, students read a lengthy passage about the Kings and Queens of England 1154-1603 and complete a 2 question quiz.
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NFE General Knowledge Quiz
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.
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The Role of a Monarch (key stage 2 and 3)
What makes a good monarch? Elementary and middle schoolers examine popular symbols of the British monarchy before designing a television advertisement about the qualities needed in a monarch. Next, they write poems using metaphors and...
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Breaking News English: The Queen's Speech
In this English worksheet, students read "The Queen's Speech," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Research Skills - Famous Britons - Part 2
For this research skills worksheet, students use the library or Internet to determine why 8 famous Britons are still famous today. They write a short answer after completing the research.
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The Tudors: Tudor Exploration
If you've just covered the Tudor kings and queens, you'll love this presentation describing Tudor exploration. It covers the Tudor navy, ships, explorers, and reasons for exploration. The slide show also includes rich images,...
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1986 Capsule: Hispanic Influence in the New World
Students research the conditions in Spain during the 15th and 16th centuries. In groups, they write a paper on the information they gathered during their research and why the situation is unique to Spain. As a class, they discuss the...
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The English Monarchy
In this English Monarchy instructional activity, students read a 2 page article on the history if the English Monarchy, answer 3 questions with multiple choice answers, fill in 4 blanks to complete 4 facts and determine if 3 statements...
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Roanoke- Reading Selection and Questions
In this Roanoke reading and questions activity, students read a two page selection about the colony of Roanoke. They answer 3 multiple choice questions, 5 fill in the blank questions, and 2 true or false questions based on the reading.
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Historic Leaders- Word Scramble Worksheet
In this historic leaders word scramble worksheet, students use the names in the word bank at the bottom of the page to assist them with the word scramble. They unscramble names which include Genghis Khan, Cleopatra, Queen Victoria, and...
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The Constitution: the Head of State
Young scholars participate in a constitutional convention to debate whether Australia should become a republic. They form small groups to represent various sides of the debate such as parliamentary republicanism, popular republicanism...
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Breaking News English:
In this English worksheet, students read "Thousands Escaping from Lebanon," and then respond to 2 multiple choice, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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The Changing Role of Women
Young scholars reflect on the Queen Mother of England's life and how the role of women has changed over her lifetime. In groups they research and report back on a variety of specific topics related to women's changing role in society.