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- 11th
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Students reconsider the events leading to U.S. entry into World War I through the lens of archival documents. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students research the causes, social and historical contexts and outcomes of the War of 1812. They read books, participate in class discussions and make model cannons. They also research the origins of the "Star Spangled Banner". Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students use the book "Terrible War" to start the discussion about heroes. They study specific individuals and their impact on the lives of others. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students examine the causes and effects of the Vietnam War. They study this war in relation to the Cold War. They examine many different perspectives about the conflict in Vietnam. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students research U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. They view actual footage and Hollywood clips. They form opinions about the war and complete a project from a list of suggestions regarding the war and make presentations to the rest of the class. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine what propelled nations back into war, the major leaders and events of the Second World War, and the world in 1945. They handouts and teacher background notes are included. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine President Bush's decision to go to war with Iraq. They work together to discuss a topic related to this given to them by their teacher. They answer questions to complete the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students consider the role of the photograph in cfeating historical records and shaping public sentiment about war. They explore the role of the photographer and the photojournalist in documenting and representing historical and contemporary wartime events. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students research on the Web and in magazines and newspapers what a variety of school districts have decided on student travel during the War in Iraq. Students examine the rationale the administrators or state officials use for canceling or continuing with the trips. Students discuss the pros and cons in class. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students identify and examine the main causes and effects of the Spanish American War. They explore yellow journalism and investigate the history to the Platt Amendment. Each student also defines imperialism and maps out the legacy of Roosevelt. Full Review »

