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Activity
US Institute of Peace

Simulation on Peacekeeping in Kashmir: An American Choice

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Will the United States take a stand in the Kashmir conflict? A mock meeting of the minds examines a peace proposal between China, Pakistan, and India to determine if the United States should deploy troops to the area. Individuals take on...
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Lesson Plan
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Keeping The Peace: The Role Of The United Nations Peacekeeping Force

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the role of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force. Students discuss the creation and purpose of the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces. They research where troops have served. In groups, students explore one current...
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History of Change

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the history of Liberia to foster a better understanding of the current situation and reflect on the role of the United States as peacekeeper there.
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Peacekeepers in Haiti

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students facilitate a list of peacekeepers heading to Haiti. Students answer the question What is the UN? Students introduced to the concept of conflict. Students relate peacekeeping to the 20th century and even in their own backyards.
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A New Deal for Peace in a Land of War

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the causes and effects of recent conflicts in the Balkans, and discover the current peacekeeping attempts by NATO and the new Yugoslav government. They research an aspect of the Kosovo conflict and prepare skits based...
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Handout
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"Buff at 50

For Students 6th
Students study airforce aircraft.  In this investigative lesson students discuss an article they read and divide into groups and design three different combat or peacekeeping situations. 
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Interactive
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Breaking News English: South Ossetia

For Students 5th - 10th
In this South Ossetia worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Poland's Next Step

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the history of Poland. They explore various Polish historical websites, explore an interactive online map of Polish cities, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles about Poland.
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UN resolution on Iraq

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students take a quiz and examine the decision making exercise: How the UN Security Council makes decisions on global security. Three main areas covered: UN membership, UN Security Council and the UN resolution.
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Worksheet
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Defence and Diplomacy

For Students 9th - 12th
In this European Union worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer questions that about the European Union's defense and diplomacy policies.