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US Senate

U.s. Senate Committee on Armed Services

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services reviews matters relating to the common defense policy of the United States.
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NASA

Nasa: Weight and Balance Forces Acting on an Airplane

For Students 9th - 10th
The effects of forces exerted on an airplane wing are discussed both conceptually and mathematically. Illustrations and sample problems and solutions are provided.
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Government of Canada

Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the activities of the department and the Canadian armed services. Use the site map, navigation tools, or search to get to your particular topic of interest, whether it be defense policy, resources...
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Desegregation of the Armed Services

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information and lesson plan for grades 9-12 about President Harry Truman's work with A. Philip Randolph and other civil rights leaders to desegregate the armed services.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Desegregation of the Armed Forces(1948)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief overview of the history behind this executive order that integrated the segregated military and then read a copy of the complete original text.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Wings Over Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
Wings Over Alberta explores a period during the formation of Alberta, including the role that it played in World War II. The focus of this site, 'Canada's Air War', provides a background to the Royal Canadian Armed Forces efforts...
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A&E Television

History.com: Why This Pioneering Hopi Soldier Has a Mountain Named After Her

For Students 9th - 10th
Lori Ann Piestewa was the first woman to die on the front lines in Iraq and the first American Indian woman to die serving the U.S. Armed Forces. Piestewa has became synonymous with patriotic Native American sacrifice. In 2008, a...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Building Big Educator's Guide Mini Activity Human Arch, Forces

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this physics/engineering activity students physically make an arch by pushing on each other with arms outstretched over head. As long as the pair of students balance each other's force their arch will stand, although it will be weak....
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Other

Bienvenidos Al Web Site Del Ejercito De Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to the Guatemalan Air force, Navy and Military. Contains heroes of the past, pictures, histories of past wars, victories and loses, and plans for the future of the Guatemalan army.
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BBC

Bbc: Colombia's Growing Paramilitary Force

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the AUC, a paramilitary group opposed to the guerilla groups such as FARC and the ELN in Colombia. This has led to increased violence in the country. The article is dated January 7, 2002.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Sum It Up: An Introduction to Static Equilibrium

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to static equilibrium by learning how forces and torques are balanced in a well-designed engineering structure. A tower crane is presented as a simplified two-dimensional case. Using Popsicle sticks and hot glue,...
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US Navy

U.s. Military History and National Security

For Students 9th - 10th
An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: New England in Arms

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed explanation of the organization of British and Revolutionary forces at the start of the American Revolution.
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Geographic

Mexico: History and Traditions of the Armed Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Mexico's military and its role in domestic and foreign affairs. Information is from the CIA World Factbook.
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Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (Inf)

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to the control of weapons of mass destruction highlighting the INF Treaty. Provides detailed provisions of the treaty, a timetable, and a copy of the actual text.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: "I Want You" Poster

For Students 9th - 10th
View the iconic "I Want You" poster, versions of which were used to recruit forces for the U.S. armed services during both world wars. Also view the poster in context, with other posters and broadsides used to send Americans to war.
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University of Washington

Seattle General Strike: Where Women Worked During World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
With so many men joining the armed forces in World War I, there was a void in factories and many other occupations that was filled by women. Read about the jobs these women did and how their entrance into the work force gave impetus to...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Ben's Ab Cs

For Students 2nd - 4th
Each letter of this alphabet is linked to an important aspect of the U.S. Government, e.g. "A is for Armed Forces" has a link to the Air Force. Links are made to the Bill of Rights, symbols, branches of government and The Constitution....
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Canadian Forces Abroad Photo Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirteen photographs demonstrate ways in which Canada has focused on peacekeeping since the World Wars and Korean War.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

The Faces of Peace: Veterans of the Canadian Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet on Canada's evolution as a peacekeeper in troubled countries around the world.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Fighting for Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
Many Jews served in the armed forces to fight the Nazi's alongside the Allied Forces. These artifacts such as medals, uniforms, weapons, and religious items tell their story.
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University of Chicago

The Founders' Constitution: Deficiencies of the Confederation

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of a letter from Alexander Hamilton to Governor George Clinton of New York in 1778 complaining of inadequate material for the U.S. armed forces and perception of weakness by foreign powers.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Statement on Kosovo (March 24, 1999)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the speech given by President Bill Clinton in which he explains to the American public why he ordered the U.S. Armed Forces to join NATO in protecting Kosovo from the brutality of the Serbian troops. He gives the background behind...
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Other

U.s. Department of Defense

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the United States Department of Defense. Includes press releases, reports, and links to other Armed Forces Agencies.

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