Graphic
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: On the March: Women of the Peace Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
American women's peace advocacy has roots in 19th century U.S and European movements.
Handout
Other

Kids' Peace Station: From Hiroshima

For Students 9th - 10th
The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima had lasting and far reaching effects on all mankind! Learn about a young girl, Sadako, and her paper cranes as well as the Kids Peace Movement and building of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for...
Unit Plan
Curated OER

National Park Service: Dr. King's Vision for World Peace [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This site has a PDF file on Martin Luther King's "Beyond Vietnam" speech and his dream of world peace, students look at the possibility of peace in the world.
Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 1930

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can learn about Lars Olof Nathan (Jonathan) Soderblom (1866-1931 CE), the 1930 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. This website is organized into the following sections: "Presentation Speech,"...
Website
University of California

University of California Television: Conversations With History: Linus Pauling

For Students 9th - 10th
A televised interview with Linus Pauling, from 1983, focusing on Pauling's efforts for world peace and the roles that scientists can play in the peace process. 59 minutes,
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Antiwar Movement

For Students 5th - 8th
As the Vietnam War dragged on, antiwar sentiment grew. Read about the increasing antiwar movement, the demonstrations by antiwar supporters, and the violence used to break up the demonstrations.
Activity
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Remains in Chinese Prison

For Students 9th - 10th
Xiaobo has been named the Nobel Peace Prize winner for 2010; however he will not be at the presentation to accept. He remains in a Chinese prison due to charges "ranging from 'counter-revolutionary propaganda and incitement' to...
Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Women in Islamist Movements [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on the role of Muslim women who are becoming more involved in political activities. This could lead to a Islamic movement for women's rights. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Handout
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Election of 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
The re-election of Abraham Lincoln in 1864 was not a done deal. Read about the peace explorations, the Republican and Democratic conventions, the campaigns, and eventual "landslide" for Lincoln. From "The Civil War and Reconstruction" by...
Graphic
Curated OER

1985 Peace March in Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. David Adams, retired UNESCO director and professor, examines the history of American peace movements, including the anti-Vietnam War movement, in this full-text online publication.
Primary
Other

Letter From Birminghham Jail [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This letter shares Martin Luther King's reflections about his involvement in peaceful demonstrations. The letter provides historical information about the plight of African Americans throughout history and why he and others are so...
Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Zionist Organization Statement on Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of proposals submitted by the Zionist Movement to the Peace Conference of 1919.
Website
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace:islamist Movements [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This paper examines the impact on the war in Lebanon war in 2006 on two Islamist movements and how they were able to portray the war in an anti-American and anti-Israel light and advance their own goals.
Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Egypt's Islamist Problem [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A good analysis of the various Islamist movements at work in Egypt and how the government should attempt to bring these groups into the political process. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Jordan & Its Islamic Movement [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the Islamic Action Front and how it has gained political legitimacy even though it is opposed to the current governmental system of the country. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] (November 2006)
Primary
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Pakistan & Afghanistan Relations [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the current situation in Afghanistan (late 2006) and how the Taliban are gaining strength. In addition, the author looks at how how this is effecting Pakistan and how only the end of military rule can lead to better...
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: Civil Rights Movement 1: Coretta Scott King

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, Coretta...
Primary
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: A Face of Islam [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion and analysis of Muhammad-Sodiq Muhammad-Yusef, the most important and unofficial spiritual leader of Uzbekistan. The author argues that Muhammda-Sodiq's goal is to create an Islamist state. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Website
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Requiem for Palestinian Reform [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The author discusses the efforts to establish democratic reforms in the Palestinian government and how the effects of the elections of 2006 (the election of Hamas) brought those reforms to a halt.
Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Pushing Toward Party Politics? [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An analysis of the Kuwaiti Muslim Brotherhood political goals in Kuwait and how it is making alliances with groups who are not in line with their religious and political views. The goal of the group is to create an Islamist state in...
Website
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Pakistan & Baluch Nationalism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the nationalism that is emerging in Baluchistan, a region/province of Pakistan and how it could lead to an overall political instability in the area. 1/2006
Website
Other

Tiananmen Square, the Gate of Heavenly Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site on the massacre at Tiananmen Square that includes a tour of the Square, the underlying themes of political debate in China, a chronology, and additional readings and links. There are also many interesting historical...
Lesson Plan
PBS

The March on Washington and Its Impact : Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about the social conditions in the United States that led up to the Civil Rights Movement. Also, explore peaceful resistance and the immediate impact of the march.
Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: America and the Vietnam War

For Students 11th
America's involvement in the Vietnam War is examined in this tutorial, the anti-war movement, and the impact of the war. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.