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American History Operation Iraqi Freedom
High schoolers consider the responsibilities of American troops. In this Operation Iraqi Freedom instructional activity, students watch video segments regarding the work of the Arkansas National Guard. High schoolers research media...
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New American Roles
America has dealt with its fair share of hardships in contemporary history. The resource discusses the events of the Gulf War, September 11th, the Afghanistan War, and The Iraq War. Scholars click on artifacts to learn more information,...
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As Air Force Grows, So Does Iraqis' Pride
Young scholars explore the Air Force's involvement in the Gulf War. For this history lesson, students read an article from USA Today about the Gulf War, then answer several questions to check their understanding of the article.
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Iraq's Latest Strategy: Suicide Attacks
This discussion based lesson focuses on the sensitive topic of suicide attacks or bombings used throughout history during times of militaristic upheaval. Learners read news stories, compose journal entries, and engage in a class...
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Ancient Mesopotamia
For this geography worksheet, students read about ancient Mesopotamia and respond to five short answer questions that follow. They identify what part of the country was the heart of Mesopotamia. Then students compare the given map with a...
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Operation Iraqi Democracy
In this lesson, learners consider various forms of government and examine the idea of political sovereignty, then prepare outlines for oral presentations on international models of government. For homework, they write response papers...
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Ambivalent Council
Students consider the purpose of a constitution and research Iraq's five major population groups. They write a letter to the Iraqi Governing Council from the perspective of a member of one of these Iraqi population groups.
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The Second Draft of History
Students draft entries about a recent historical event for a history textbook using two specific sources of information. They then compare their entries and examine the differences.
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Saddam Hussein and Modern Iraq
Take your class through a moment in modern history in this presentation, which details the rise of Saddam Hussein and the dynamics between Iraq and its neighbors during the Persian Gulf War and the current Iraq war. Though slightly...
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Fighting for Democracy, Fighting for Me
Ninth graders investigate specific individuals involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom and working backward to stories from World War II. In this US History lesson, 9th graders read documents that depict the conflicts faced by...
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The Terror of Their Ways
Students examine human rights abuses. In this contemporary history lesson, students investigate violations against human rights during war. Students discuss the work of the Red Cross and Amnesty International in promoting human rights...
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Southern Perspective on Reconstruction
Students analyze historical perspectives. In this Reconstruction instructional activity, students compare and contrast the Northern and Southern views on Reconstruction as they analyze letters from Robert E. Lee and read Confederate...
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Communicating with My World
Young scholars create a time capsule. For this oral presentation and history preservation lesson, students provide feedback for their time capsule project, work with a partner to write an oral presentation, and present their time capsule...
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Symbols from History: Mesopotamia Today
Young scholars identify the various symbols different nations use to represent themselves. As a class, they discuss the recent events in Iraq and identify the needs of its people. They use print resources to research various...
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And Now, the News from Iraq
Students consider the challenges facing Iraqi voters and various attitudes toward the election. They research topics related to the January 2005 election, then write segments for a television news hour.
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The Insurgency
High schoolers view a documentary about the Iraqi insurgency. They discuss the documentary and comment on what they feel the United State's response should be in a debate format.
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Humanitarian Aid in Iraq
Students research the impact of the Iraqi war on the civilian population in Iraq. They read an article, participate in class discussion and consider efforts that are being made to alleviate difficult conditions.
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Diplomatic Relations
Students discuss the Phillipines and its political history with the United States. Then, after careful examination of a 2004 hostage situation in Iraq, they write papers analyzing the decision made by then Filipino President Gloria...
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"Getting Away with Torture?"
Students discuss what they know about the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib. They research policy memos and assess their influence on military personnel. They identify the Geneva Conventions rule on the treatment of prisoners as well.
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WikiLeaks: High-tech terrorists? Or Journalists?
Students investigate the credibility of WikiLeaks. In this history lesson, students read three WikiLeak articles, then answer questions that relate to each article.
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What do we know about Iraq?
High schoolers develop viewpoints on world issues and concerns. Students review facts on historical time periods. High schoolers compare past happenings to present situations in history. Students differentiate between various forms of...
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My Name is Osama - Bullying and Name-Calling
Students read the story of an Iraqi immigrant boy named Osama who faces taunts of terrorist in his U.S. school after the attack of September 11.
They discuss the characters and their struggles in the story. Students respond to...
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Press Freedom Versus Military Censorship
Eleventh graders explore the term terrorism. For this US History lesson, 11th graders participate in a press release on terrorism.
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Fighting for Democracy, Fighting for Me
Learners explore what it means to be American. In this American identity instructional activity, students consider the contributions of Americans throughout history that have protected the promises of the U.S. Constitution.