All History articles
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LessonAustria lowered the voting age for young people like me, and transformed politics. The UK should do the same
How old should people be to be able to vote and decide on the political future of their countries?
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ArticleBeyond on onestopenglish: Knowledge
Karen Kovacs introduces this collection of topical lessons for teenagers related to art, television, literature, theatre, advertising, and the press. Students practise speaking and further subskills while being creative.
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Warmer/FillerCurrent Themes: Coronation, an occasion for tradition and celebration
Use this handy worksheet to get your students talking about the coronation ceremony.
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ArticleCLIL: History—Harriet Tubman
Learn about Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist and social activist that rescued over 70 slaves.
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LessonCLIL: History—Sylvia Alice Earle
Introduce your students to Silvia Alice Earle, famous for her underwater travels.
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LessonCelebrations: Christmas Cracker Quiz
In this lesson and Christmas quiz, students read about the history of a great British tradition—the Christmas cracker!
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LessonCelebrations: Inti Raymi—The festival of the sun
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read texts about the historical festival of Inti Raymi in modern day South America.
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LessonCelebrations: Cinco de Mayo
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read a text about Cinco de Mayo and create a multiple-choice quiz for others to do.
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LessonCelebrations: Coming Of Age
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read and discuss four short texts about four different coming-of-age celebrations worldwide.
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LessonCelebrations: Groundhog Day
In this lesson, students read a text about the American celebration of Groundhog Day, looking at the language involved.
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LessonCelebrations: Kwanzaa
In this lesson, students learn about celebrating Kwanzaa, its principles, and symbols.
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LessonCelebrations: Advent
In this lesson, available at two levels, students learn about celebrating Advent in Germany.
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LessonCelebrations: Diwali
In this lesson, students will learn about the festival of Diwali and design an informational poster.
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Celebrations: New baby
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students learn about messages of celebration on the birth of a baby.
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Celebrations: Wedding anniversaries
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students read about and discuss wedding anniversaries.
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Celebrations: Dragon Boat Festival
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students read an article about the Dragon Boat Festival.
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Celebrations: Prom night
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students will read a text and analyse language related to prom night.
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Celebrations: Vesak Day
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students will read a text and analyse language related to Vesak day.
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Celebrations: Krampusnacht
In this lesson, students will read a text and analyse language related to Krampusnacht.
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LessonCelebrations: Hanukkah
In this lesson, students will read facts and learn about Hanukkah and portmanteau words.