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Memorializing September 11, 2001

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils use the Internet to research monuments. They design models of appropriate memorials which would honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. They complete oral presentations that...
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The U.S. in Afghanistan: Analyzing Political Cartoons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers take a closer look at the U.S. presence in Afghanistan. In this global issues lesson, students analyze political cartoons related to the War on Terror. High schoolers discuss their impressions of the war and then create...
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Afghanistan Today: Civil War and Human Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They analyze the role of religion and cultural identity in shaping governments. They also examine the United States foreign policy.
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WikiLeaks: High-tech terrorists? Or Journalists?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the credibility of WikiLeaks.  In this history lesson, students read three WikiLeak articles, then answer questions that relate to each article.
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Weapons of War

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss how American and Great Britian attacked Afghanistan after September 11. They analyze different types of aircraft, missiles, and munitiions used in the attacks in Afghanistan.
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Afghan I Stand

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils explore the history of ethnic groups, leadership, internal and external conflicts, social and economic conditions, and geographical boundaries of Afghanistan to present to fellow classmates at a teach-in.
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Comparison of Political Ideologies in the Context of Constitutional Preambles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the various philosophies that form the foundations of political systems of major world countries.
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Theocracy, Then and Now

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students search the Web for resources to use in preparing the project, make and defend judgments as to the authority and appropriateness of resources they include or exclude from their projects, and write clearly in the expository mode.
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Politics: From Royalty to Democracy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore forms of government in the Middle East. In this government systems lesson, students watch videos, listen to lectures, and explore websites regarding the forms of government in the Middle East
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America Responds to Terrorism: How Youth Can Help

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the opportunity to educate others. In this response to terrorism activity, students explore 12 service learning opportunities that they may choose to implement in order to take positive action in response to terrorism.
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September 11th

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use the Internet to complete a webquest about the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. They complete a worksheet with the researched information.
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War, Peace and Judaism 1

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students describe the conflict discussed in class, identify the groups involved in the conflict and their various interests, and define the term ethics. They analyze a current news story from an ethical point of view.
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Do Suspected Enemies Have Rights?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the history of Japanese immigration. They complete an online Webquest, explore various websites, answer discussion questions, and locate and read newspaper articles about enemy compatants.
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The Role of Exiles in Post-Saddam Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study the role of exiles and refugees in Post-Saddam Iraq. Students are then asked the question: What could be some of the obstacles that exiles may encounter when working with the Iraqi civilian population?
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The Role of Japanese Women through Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the role of women in Japan through Art and create collages using learned knowledge that depict the role of women in America today in this exciting Art or Social Studies instructional activity.
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P.H.A.T Log

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a P.H.A.T Log which records their nutrition and daily activities. They complete a reflections journal based on the entries.
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Pbs Teachers: Afghanistan Unveiled (Lessons on Women's Roles in Afghanistan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Go directly to two lesson plans developed for a PBS documentary about the lives of women in Afghanistan filmed by Afghan journalism trainees. Use the lessons to have students examine women's roles under the Taliban, new opportunities for...
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: The United States in Afghanistan: Analyzing Political Cartoons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using videos, handouts, and online resources, young scholars explore viewpoints on the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, interpret political cartoons and place them in the context of a political discussion about Afghanistan, and identify the...
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: u.s. Policy in Afghanistan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this two-part lesson using video, handouts, charts, and online news sources, students will consider three options for U.S. policy in Afghanistan and then articulate their own views on the issue. Note: The videos do not load in...

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