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Iraq In-Depth

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine public opinion about the war in Iraq. They read and discuss an article, participate in a poll, analyze statistics, create annotated scales demonstrating their findings, and write a reaction paper.
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White House Spins Iraqi Polling

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars compare and contrast the methodology and results of two polls on Iraqis' views of the quality of life in their country. By examining the summary documents accompanying the polls, students draw conclusions about how polls...
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Survey Says...

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Iraqi polls concerning the quality of life in their country. After exploring methodologies of taking polls and surveys, the compare and contrast the findings of two surveys. Students develop research questions,...
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Exit to the Left

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students share their own thoughts about the United States' involvement in Iraq. They read an article about what the Democrats would do if they were in charge. They develop a poll for members of their community to take and analyze the...
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For Whom Does the Bell Toll?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students, gauging Public Opinion about Death During War, conduct surveys to gather and report information on a variety of key issues surrounding the war with Iraq. April 9, 2003).
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Ensuring Democracy in Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore what democracy means and how it can be spread to Iraq. They create strategies to ensure elections are fair. Students discuss the importance of fair voting conditions and the features of a democracy.
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Tactics in the Persian Gulf: From Diplomacy to Force

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students trace the United States' involvement in Iraq from 1991 to today. They interpret a map of Iraq, evaluate possible causes and effects of events. They participate in, collect and analyze a poll regarding the next steps the US...
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And Now, the News from Iraq

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the challenges facing Iraqi voters and various attitudes toward the election. They research topics related to the January 2005 election, then write segments for a television news hour.
Worksheet
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Turnout or Burnout?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about voter turnout and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Press Perception of Jack Johnson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars role-play the role of journalists during the 19th and 20th centuries. They create their own sports newspapers. They report on Jack Johnson's life and career.
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What George Bush Got Right

For Students 8th - 12th
In this George W. Bush worksheet, students read a 4-page article about the diplomatic actions of the president and then complete the provided graphic organizer.
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New York Times

New York Times: Rebuilding Report Card in Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Graphs, charts, and statistics that show how the rebuilding in Iraq is doing as of June 2004. Gives public opinion polls to show how support has been dropping the longer it is taking to get vital industries, such as phone and electric,...
Article
CBS

Cbs News Polls: Gas Prices, Iraq Weigh Down Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
May, 2006, poll results of President George W. Bush's approval rating.
Website
The Washington Post

The Washington Post: Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post provides the latest news, issues, and events surrounding U.S. politics today. The wealth of information found here includes top stories, transcripts, party perspectives, poll watchers, video, audio, and more. PLEASE...
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Iraqi Soldier in National Flag Guards Line of Voters at Baghdad Polling Station

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on the historic Iraqi election held in January, 2005. Here are opinions of people around the world. People from Iraq have also commented. Feb 2, 2005
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Virginia History Series

Virgina History Series: Virginia State History Post Wwii to Present Day [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Visualize the major events in the last half of the 20th century such as major wars and civil rights issues through the lens of the state of Virginia. In addition, learn about the pop culture of this time specifically in Virginia. Enjoy...