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the Rights of Detainees At Guantanamo Bay

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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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Breaking News English: Chechen Rebels Attack Russian City

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Chechen Rebels Attack Russian City," 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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Political Cartoons: Symbols of Fear

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm a list of reasons for fear, hate, and mistrust. They assess political cartoons for symbols, messages, and points of view. After researching cartoons, they choose one that best depicts fear or hatred and write...
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Social Studies: In Search of Al Qaeda

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss the themes in the documentary In Search of Al Qaeda. following a class discussion, they write responses to the statement, Information about Al Qaeda will never be completely accurate.
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The constitution and The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore an Internet site that introduces the Framers, court cases, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and even games and quizzes.
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Napoleon Forges an Empire

For Students 6th - 8th
In this world history activity, students note the goals and results of 5 of Napoleon's actions and write a brief explanation of how he gained power in France.
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Holiday Homework: Global Studies

For Students 9th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted 8 chapters in their textbooks and then respond to 34 short answer questions about the French Revolution and Imperialism.
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Through Many Lenses: How are Countries Depicted by the Media?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
If you plan to utilize the ABC miniseries, "The Path to 9/11" in your classroom, consider incorporating media literacy and research skills. After (or while) learners view the series, they discuss ways information can differ from source...
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Marketing a Bad Idea: Why So Many People Joined the Klan in the 1920s

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
How did the Klu Klux Klan manage to gain so many members during the 1920s? Class members examine Klan documents and promotional materials to gain an understanding of the propaganda techniques used to attract members.
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Civil Liberties And National Security

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars experience profiling first-hand through creation of a Class ID, and daily persecution of a selected group of students. They examine the tension between the concern for national security and for the preservation of civil...
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Life Inside Castle Walls

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use their creativity with the knowledge learned about the Middle Ages. A.D.400-1500. They use their information and creativity to design a castle and a personal coat of arms, then plan a medieval feast.
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1984: How Much Fact in Fiction?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the society in Orwell's 1984 with modern society. In this 1984 lesson, students research the historical climate in which Orwell wrote the novel. Students create a comparison chart of privacy issues in the...
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Through Many Lenses: How are Countries Depicted By the Media

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students read various sources about a country to understand viewpoints about that country.  In this country lesson, students recognize that different sources portray different organizations differently.  Students compare how different...
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Politics and the Olympics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discover details regarding Olympics controversies. In this international politics lesson, students research Olympic games of the Modern Era noting the controversies surrounding Beijing Olympics. Students create brochures that...
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Conflict Resolution in the World Today: Introduction to Current World conflicts, their Antecendents, the Progression, and their Potential Conclusions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write a paragraph describing a conflict they had with a friend or a family member and a paragraph explaining how it was resolved. In this social science lesson, students share their paragraphs with a partner and then will...
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Israel and Palestine: The Roots of Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this world conflict lesson, students research print and Internet sources about the roots of the conflict and the status of the conflict today. Students use their...
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Understanding the Koreas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Though this resource was designed in 2005, US tension with North Korea remains a relevant topic for exploration and understanding. Unfortunately, this lecture and reading-based lesson is unlikely to engage the class. The end product is a...
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Breaking News English: Rice Faces Questions over CIA Prisons

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read " Rice Faces Questions over CIA Prisons," 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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Civics/Current Events Activity for Students in Grades 4 - 7

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students examine the diverse reasons why cultures in other areas of the world often express hatred and resentment of Americans.
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Nation Building

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of nation building. In this diplomacy lesson, students research America's nation building efforts in Somalia, Haiti, the Balkans, Guatemala, Cuba, Vietnam, and Grenada. Students share their findings and...
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Trouble for the United States in the Middle East: The Reagan-Bush Years

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine U.S. foreign affairs with the Middle East during the Reagan and Bush presidencies. In this Middle East lesson, students watch video segments, examine maps, and listen to music regarding the relationship between the U.S....
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Quaking

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read the story Quaking by Kathryn Erskine about a girl who moves in with people who clash with her style. In this holocaust lesson plan, students also answer discussion questions.
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Global Happiness Through Music

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discover their cultural and musical identities by collecting data and make journal entries. They create music artist booklet highlighting their musical tastes. Students perform music selection for an audience.
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Creating an Ethnic Student Newspaper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the role of the Black Press. In this African American history lesson, students watch segments of a video titled, " Too Long to Have Others Spoken for Us." Learners respond to discussion questions regarding each of the...

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