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the Rights of Detainees At Guantanamo Bay

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the legal issues involved in the case of the detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay and surrounding the existence of the base itself. They explain the clash between civil liberties and national security during wartime.
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Guantanamo Bay

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are divided into small groups, they work through questions in their groups. They read the story UK terror suspects to come home. Students are then introduced to the phrases' 'human rights' and Geneva Convention and students...
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Getting to the Bottom of Gitmo

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore, examine and study about the first military tribunal of a Guantanamo Bay camp detainee. They then participate in a collaborative writing assignment in which they have a "conversation on paper" with each other about...
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Guantanamo Britons to be Released

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "God Awarded Victory in US Court Case," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
Interactive
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Breaking News English: Koran abuse

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Koran abuse worksheet, learners 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, and...
Interactive
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Breaking News English: Africa

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Africa learning exercise, 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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Breaking News English: Pentagon Reports on Koran Abuse

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Pentagon Reports on Koran Abuse," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Article
New York Times

New York Times: Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An account of Guantanamo Bay Naval and Prison Base in Cuba. From its beginnings in 1903 when the USA leased land from Cuba to its virtual isolation once Castro and American broke relations, followed by...
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Final Report: Guantanamo Review Task Force [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive 32 page government document compiled as a final report concerning Guantanamo Bay Naval and Prison Base in Cuba. (January 22, 2010)
Article
CNN

Cnn: Obama Plans Executive Order to Close Guantanamo Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
President Barack Obama will issue executive orders concerning the closure of the U.S. military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. The banning of torture and a review of detention policies are included. (January 22, 2009)
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The White House

The White House: Closure of Guantanamo Detention Facilities

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House document authorized by President Obama declaring the closure of Guantanamo Bay military base. (January 22, 2009)
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Rights of Detainees at Guantanamo Bay (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A instructional activity for investigating the clashing concerns of civil liberties and national security during wartime. Students will identify the legal issues involved with detaining terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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BBC

Bbc News: Guantanamo Inmates to Be Sent to Illinois Prison

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of President Obama's order that the federal government buy a prison in Illinois to hold inmates from the soon to close Guantanamo Bay Detention camp. A video clip of the Illinois prison's extreme security is included....
Article
BBC

Bbc: Guantanamo Clouds Eu Us Meeting

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on how the leaders of the European Union will press President Bush to close Guantanamo Bay Detention Center in Cuba and give the prisoners there a fair trial. At this June 2006 conference they also plan on discussing financial...
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Guantanamo Bay Military Prison

For Students 9th - 10th
Guantanamo Bay Prison
Website
BBC

Bbc News: Investigating Al Qaeda

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this coverage of 9/11 to investigate terrorist activities. Students will find information on Al-Qaeda and the battle against terrorism. Last update 4 December 2009.