Worksheet
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Some Countries of Africa

For Students 7th - 8th
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.
Worksheet
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Christiane Amanpour

For Students 4th - 6th
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.
Lesson Plan
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Words In the News EU Aid Increase

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
Lesson Plan
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Anne Frank: Nutrition - Anne Frank and Me

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
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World History/Current Events Activity

For Teachers 4th - 7th
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

For Teachers 7th - 10th
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

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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...
Lesson Plan
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Korea Cultural Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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...
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: 50,000 Dead - US Token Aid

For Students 5th - 10th
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.
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Somalia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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International Crisis Group: Somalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Analysis and reports addressing Somalia's struggle to survive dating from 2002 to the present.
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Famine in Somalia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a video, handouts, and news sources to explore the crisis in Somalia and examine the factors exacerbating the famine.
Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Somalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Somalia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Somalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Somalia in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Somalia's Islamist 'Lads'

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile Somalia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Graphic
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University of Texas: Somalia: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Somalia showing its regions' boundaries, neighboring countries, and strategic location on the Horn of Africa. From the Perry Castatneda Collection.
Graphic
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University of Texas: Somalia: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour: u.s. Policy in Somalia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Somalia

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Somalia

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Brookings Institution: Somalia's Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

United States Institute of Peace: Somalia: Ten Years Later (2004)

For Students 9th - 10th
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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