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Home / Kids and Teens / School Time / Social Studies / World Cultures / Europe / United Kingdom
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- Aspects of the Victorian book - Learn about the printing techniques, bindings, and wood engravings of books in the 19th century from the British Library's online exhibit.
www.bl.uk/collections/early/victorian/intro.html
- Bartleby: United Kingdom - Includes maps; brief history; and information about geography, people, government, economy, transportation, and military.
www.bartleby.com/151/c251.html
- Bubblycrew - Created by teenagers in the United Kingdom who look after members of their family who are ill or need lots of help. Their site won an international award.
www.bubblycrew.org.uk
- Centrepoint - Find out how this London, England center helps homeless youth. You can also play their virtual homelessness game to see how you would cope on the streets.
www.centrepoint.org.uk
- Conkers and Ghosts - Explore traditions, myths, and superstitions including a folklore calendar and seasonal holiday customs. From British online magazine Kids Ark.
web.ukonline.co.uk/conker/conkers-and-ghosts
- Destination England: Culture - Brief introduction to the way of life. From Lonely Planet.
www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/england/culture.htm
- Educhurch - Explore Christian churches and learn Christian beliefs and how they affect how people live their lives.
www.educhurch.org.uk
- England Map - Overview of culture, history, economy, currency, government, people, education and languages.
www.map.freegk.com/england/england.php
- GridClub - Try some tests with the help of Sats Magic. Explore the world with the atlas and use Fact Gadget to help with your homework on this site from the UK Department for Education and Skills.
www.gridclub.com
- HomeworkUK - Offers online reference materials and worksheets on subjects including history, science, and nature.
www.homeworkuk.fsnet.co.uk
- Infoplease: United Kingdom - Very basic information on the land, its people, history and government.
www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108078.html
- Junior Parliament - Interactive site explains how British government functions and explores parliamentary history. Includes answers to common questions.
www.explore.parliament.uk/junior
- On the Line - United Kingdom Virtual Journey - Provides a guide to the culture, history and daily life of the UK. Includes facts, figures and quotations.
www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/index.html
- Our Glodwick.com - Portrays the positive aspects of living in Glodwick /Oldham, as seen by its youngest residents.
www.ourglodwick.com
- Scotland Map - Overview of culture, history, economy, currency, government, people, education and languages.
www.map.freegk.com/scotland/scotland.php
- United Kingdom - Includes statistics, history, economy and government.
globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/countryintro.asp?CountryID=78
- United Kingdom - Includes key facts, profile, visitors guide, news, and weather.
www.worldinformation.com/world/Europe_EU/United_kingdom/keyfacts.asp?country=044
- United Kingdom Parliament - Information on the House of Commons, the House of Lords and national parliamentary services.
www.parliament.uk
- United Kingdom Virtual Journey - Journey through the UK and learn about the nation's history, environment, arts, music, sports, daily life, and food.
www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/uk/ukindex.htm
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