Margaret Thatcher

Famous People

Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students learn about British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. They find out why she is called "The Iron Lady," and think about nicknames for other historic figures.

This lesson mentions war. Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
parts of speech
question formation
United Kingdom
politics

Vocabulary

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