Website
New York Times

New York Times: Askariya Shrine

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] New York Times provides a short description and a collection of articles concerning the Askariya Shrine.
Interactive
BBC

Bbc News: Baghdad: Mapping the Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
This animated map of Baghdad shows the parts of the city as it is bombed by date from 2003 to 2007,a running tally of people killed in specific areas, and the ethnic divisions in the city.
Primary
Other

Global Progress Report 2007 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A Global Progress Report giving the current state of the world 2006-2007.
Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Colin Luther Powell

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Colin Powell, the first African American to serve as Secretary of State, nominated by George W. Bush. Mr. Powell served 4 years in that role which proved to be both influential and controversial.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Military Women (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the history and status of women in the U.S. military and their roles in the war in Iraq with this "NewsHour" lesson plan. Calls for students to examine their personal feelings as well as national policy about women serving in the...