Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Getting Away with Torture?"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Abuse of Power

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students process news of the abuse of Iraqi prisoners in American custody and explore international laws that dictate the treatment of prisoners during wartime.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Terror of Their Ways

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine human rights abuses. In this contemporary history lesson, students investigate violations against human rights during war. Young scholars discuss the work of the Red Cross and Amnesty International in promoting...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab

For Students 9th - 11th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students decipher the correct vocabulary word to complete the sentence. All words begin with the letter "C."
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Soldier Admits Guilt over Iraq Photos

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Soldier Admits Guilt over Iraq Photos," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 6 true or false questions about the selection.
Article
Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: The Road to Abu Ghraib [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on prison abuse that occurred at the Abu Ghraib prison while under American control in late 2003.
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Is Torture Ever Justified?

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity for students promoting a critical analysis and relevant discussion on whether torture is ever justified. Students are presented with the literature on U.S. law and international law on torture as well as Bush administration...