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New York University

Nyu Archives of Irish America: 1981 Hunger Strikes: America Reacts

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibit chronicling the Reactions of Americans to the death of 10 men on hunger strikes, all from Northern Ireland.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Bomb Squad

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of a Nova episode about bomb disposal crews working on defusing bombs set by the IRA in Northern Ireland.
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Other

Belfast Zoo, Northern Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage for the Belfast Zoo in Belfast, Norther Ireland. There is information about the animals and the zoo.
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PBS

Pbs: The Ira & Sinn Fein

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides information on the conflict in Northern Ireland dating from 1916, the Easter Rising, to 1999, the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Irish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Irish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Northern Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Northern Ireland. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: British Troops End Mission in Northern Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A July 2007 examination of the plans to withdraw the last British troops in Northern Ireland. Also provides a brief overview of the conflict which started there 38 years ago. Provides links to related stories. 7/31/2007
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Crown Copyright (UK)

Gov. Uk: The Northern Ireland Office

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on law and order, criminal justice, prison service, and the forensic science agency of Northern Ireland.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Irish Myth of the Giant's Causeway

For Students 9th - 10th
Iseult Gillespie recounts the Giant's Causeway myth on the coast of Northern Ireland.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the United Kingdom. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
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Other

Cain: The Northern Ireland Troubles

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed history from the University of Ulster of the troubles in Northern Ireland with extensive hyperlinking.
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Other

Conflict Archive on the Internet: Northern Ireland: Troubles Brewing

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay, published in 1998, on the Catholic-Protestant conflict in Northern Ireland.
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Other

Cain: Northern Ireland Background to the Peace Process

For Students 9th - 10th
A recent account on how the various political factions in Northern Ireland are working out a peaceful solution to the rebellion of the IRA and other Separatist groups. 2003
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: United Kingdom: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of the United Kingdom in Western Europe.
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A&E Television

History.com: How the Troubles Began in Northern Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
For 30 years, Northern Ireland was scarred by a period of deadly sectarian violence known as "the Troubles." This explosive era was fraught with car bombings, riots and revenge killings that ran from the late 1960s through the late...
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Other

Cain: Key Events Bloody Sunday, Derry 30 January 1972

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed account of the occurrences on January 30, 1972, in the town of Derry in Northern Ireland. If you have seen the movie, this site is a good companion to the film. There are eyewitness accounts, photos from the massacre and up to...