Web Link 1

Chapters 1-2
Do a search on the web to find out about pubs in Britain. Then write a paragraph about one of the following:

1) the history of British pubs.

2) the meaning of some of the names of British pubs.

Possible Links
http://www.greatcountrypubs.com/explore/history-and-heritage
http://www.timetravel-britain.com/articles/history/pubsigns1.shtml
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Chapters 3-4
Do a search on the web to find out about people who studied at Oxford University.
Then do one of the following

1) Make a list of six people who studied at Oxford. Write their date of birth and death
(if relevant) and why they are famous.

2) Choose one person, search for information about him/her and write a short biography.

Possible links
http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/oxford_people/famous_oxonians/#a19th_century
http://www.englishinoxford.com/oxford_and_your_free_time/oxford_university.html
http://www.kiccbeb.org.uk/index.php/best-universities/famous-oxonians
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Chapters 5-7
Do a search on the web to find out about tourism in Wales. Then do one of the following:

1) Write a brochure telling people about some of the things they can do in Wales.

2) Plan two days of activities in Wales. Write why you chose these activities.

Possible Links
http://www.showmewales.co.uk/South-Wales/#
http://www.southwalesattractions.co.uk/attractions.php
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Chapters 8-10
Do a search on the web to find out about Mary, Queen of Scots. Then write a paragraph about Mary’s life.

Possible links
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/mary_queen_of_scots.htm
http://www.westminster-abbey.org/our-history/royals/burials/mary-queen-of-scots