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Some Countries of Africa
For this history worksheet, students review, find and circle sixteen countries found in Africa in a word search puzzle. Students check their answers when done.
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Christiane Amanpour
In this Christiane Amanpour learning exercise, students read about the life of the news reporter, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Words In the News EU Aid Increase
Students complete vocabulary building activities before reading an online article. They use the article to answer specific information questions and to discuss aid to different countries. They debate the issue of cancelling aid debt to...
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Anne Frank: Nutrition - Anne Frank and Me
Third graders study concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
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World History/Current Events Activity
Students define the term terrorist, and examine how terrorist methods are used to promote fear and endanger the lives of innocent individuals. They analyze why President Bush has declared war on terrorism, and write essays on terrorism.
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Surviving War
Students examine the effect of war on teenagers through an interactive program. They also examine how the war effects Americans. They listen to families testimonies and political opinion.
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Living Longer
Students view a short video about diseases that are most common today and what ones were common fifty years ago. They examine demographic trends in developing and industrialized countries. They research life expectancy, birth rate and...
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Korea Cultural Lesson Plan
Students engage in a study of geography and maps of Korea. They examine charts and graphs. Students are expected to interpret the information accurately and completely. The geography skills can be used on other countries as well.
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What Countries Say/What Countries Do Regarding Children's Rights
Students investigate the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of The Child. Students describe the extent of the problem as the international community sees it. They evaluate the analysis of both the countries and the NGO's to comment...
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Breaking News English: 50,000 Dead - US Token Aid
In this English worksheet, students read "50,000 Dead - US Token Aid," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Somalia
A thorough look at Somalia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Other
International Crisis Group: Somalia
Analysis and reports addressing Somalia's struggle to survive dating from 2002 to the present.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Famine in Somalia
Students use a video, handouts, and news sources to explore the crisis in Somalia and examine the factors exacerbating the famine.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Somalia
Learn about religion in Somalia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Somalia
Learn about core health indicators in Somalia in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Somalia's Islamist 'Lads'
An account of the rise of Somalia's Islamic Al-Shabab who have been added to the United States' list of "foreign terrorist organizations". First appearing as a youth and military group in 2006, they are performing militant attacks and...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile Somalia
A summary overview of events in Somalia dating from the early 1990s to the present. Includes links to the most recent news stories on events in Somalia, a detailed timeline, and video.
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University of Texas: Somalia: Political Map
A map of Somalia showing its regions' boundaries, neighboring countries, and strategic location on the Horn of Africa. From the Perry Castatneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Somalia: Relief Map
A relief map of Somalia showing its highlands and rivers, but also starkly shows the lack of roads in the country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: u.s. Policy in Somalia
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson in which students identify and analyze U.S. policy in Somalia through asking what the most effective means to bring peace and stability would be. Provides step by step instructions,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Somalia
Presents a country profile and travel guide to the East African nation of Somalia, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Somalia
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Somalia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Brookings Institution: Somalia's Civil War
Following the US missile attack on Somalia and the subsequent death of Al-Shabab leader, Aden Ayro, an overview is given of the civil war that Somalia finds itself entrenched in. Battling military leaders, extremist groups, Ethiopian...
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United States Institute of Peace: Somalia: Ten Years Later (2004)
Ten years after American humanitarian intervention in Somalia the Somalis have yet to create a central government. This article examines the economic, social, and political trends, the collapse of the state, and the three-phase framework...
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