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the Rights of Detainees At Guantanamo Bay
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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History of Modern Cuba
Set the context for the often-strained relationship between the US and Cuba with this informative and entertaining presentation. From political cartoons to photographs of Fidel Castro and Fulgencio Batista, as well as heartbreaking...
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Guantanamo Bay
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
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...
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Breaking News English: Guantanamo Britons to be Released
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...
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Breaking News English: Koran abuse
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...
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Cuba-ism
Students examine the Cuban exile community's response to the ceding of power to Fidel Castro's brother. They read and discuss an article, conduct research on Cuba, and in small groups create a Powerpoint presentation.
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Breaking News English: Africa
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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Cartoons for the Classroom: Defining the Separation of Power
For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the separation of powers in the American government and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Breaking News English: Pentagon Reports on Koran Abuse
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.
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Do Suspected Enemies Have Rights?
Students investigate the history of Japanese immigration. They complete an online Webquest, explore various websites, answer discussion questions, and locate and read newspaper articles about enemy compatants.
New York Times
New York Times: Guantanamo Bay Naval Base
[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...
CNN
Cnn: Obama Plans Executive Order to Close Guantanamo Bay
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)
The White House
The White House: Closure of Guantanamo Detention Facilities
The official White House document authorized by President Obama declaring the closure of Guantanamo Bay military base. (January 22, 2009)
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The Washington Post
Washington Post: Final Report: Guantanamo Review Task Force [Pdf]
A comprehensive 32 page government document compiled as a final report concerning Guantanamo Bay Naval and Prison Base in Cuba. (January 22, 2010)
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
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.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Rights of Detainees at Guantanamo Bay (Lesson Plan)
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.
BBC
Bbc: Guantanamo Clouds Eu Us Meeting
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...
BBC
Bbc News: Guantanamo Inmates to Be Sent to Illinois Prison
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....
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Private James Roxberry: u.s.m.c. At Guantanamo Bay
Primary source material presents a letter written by Private James Roxbury, June 12-13, 1898 recounting events at Camp McCalla, Playa del Este during the Spanish-American War.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Platt Amendment (1903)
Find a copy of the Platt Amendment, written out in beautiful handwriting, which can be enlarged for easier viewing. In addiiton is a transcription of this document, and information about it. This was a document signed with Cuba after the...
PBS
News Hour: Afghans' Rising Fury (2005)
Protests against the United States increased in Afghanistan in May, 2005. Read about Guantanamo Bay, the protest marches, and excerpts from U.S. government officials. Video, audio, and a transcript of this report are available.
BBC
Bbc News: Investigating Al Qaeda
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.
CNN
Cnn: Bush to Push for More Iraqi Aid
Discusses what will probably take place at the June 2006 US-European Union summit. President Bush was expected to push for more Iraqi aid, as well as help from the EU to stand against Iran's nuclear program. The EU was expected to push...
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