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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Tales of Terror Spiders Still Haunt Us

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Anna Salleh's article explores the research of Dr Geoffrey Isbister and his work with facts and myths surrounding spider bites.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Repression and Terror: Stalin in Control

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief account of Stalin's tactics for gaining total power by eliminating any individuals who opposed his policies.
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CNN

Cnn: War Against Terror: America at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN reports the latest news focusing on America's efforts to rebuild its way of life following the September 11th attacks.
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CNN

Cnn: War Against Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
Impressive web site on the events of September 11, 2001, by CNN. Most of the information is accessible without a subscription, but there are a few video links that require a subscription. Excellent resource!
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CNN

Cnn: u.s. Reveals Face of Alleged New Terror Chief

For Students 9th - 10th
This June 15, 2006 article presents Abu Ayyub al-Masri as the possible new leader of al Qaeda in Iraq. Discusses al-Masri's life, and highlights why he may become the new leader in Iraq.
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PBS

Pbs Nova Online: Terror in Space

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides lots of information and pictures for an in-depth look at the Mir Space Station.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Afghanistan and the War on Terror: Hamid Karzai

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Hamid Karzai and his role in leading Afghanistan.
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New York Times

New York Times: The Wounds of March 11th

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explaining that the attack from terrorists in Spain on March 11, 2004 have had bigger political ramifications than physical ones. The party in power was seen as weak on terrorism and therefore lost control of Parliament. [1:36]
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NBC

Msnbc News: Jakarta Blast

For Students 9th - 10th
Site outlines the events of the bombing of the Australian embassy in Indonesia, which killed nine people. A terror group linked to al-Qaeda claimed responsibility. 10 September 2004)
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: A Guide to the Nsa Eavesdropping Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
From National Public Radio, the controversy surrounding President Bush's domestic wiretapping program is looked at. Learn what it's all about. Ongoing coverage of the debate is provided.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Martyrdom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Wide Angle, 18-year-old Mohanned Abu Tayyoun discusses the reasons behind his decision to conduct a martyr operation.
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CNN

Cnn: Oklahoma City Bombing Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
Two different men, two different trials, and two different outcomes. This CNN article provides in-depth information on the bombing, the suspects, and the trials.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Dirty Bombs, Filthy Weapons

For Students 9th - 10th
Very informative article about dirty bombs, containing a conceptual description of how they are made, along with a discussion of the potential health effects associated with a dirty bomb attack.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Homeland Security in the Information Age

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the story detailing new attempts at sorting and using the large quantities of data generated by security measures in the information age. (4 September 2002)
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Violent Extremism Across Time and Place: Comparing the Roots

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan provides the means for students to explore extremist groups. Students will compare and analyze two groups from the past or present to find causes that these groups use to justify hate, violence, and killing. A comparison...
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Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Backgrounder: Al Qadea

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a straightforward and thorough explanation of al Qaeda's origin, goals, leaders, associations, and actions through July of 2005. Also contains links to related subjects.
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Other

Learning for Justice: September 11th and After

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This growing selection of teaching resources addresses the issues being raised following the September 11, 2001 attack. Content explores everything from the attack itself to related aftereffects, such as racial profiling and bias against...
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USA Today

Usa Today: America on Alert

For Students 9th - 10th
Information from 2002 regarding developments in America's war on terror.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: World Trade Center Bombing

For Students 9th - 10th
Article contains interesting facts and information on the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, the beginning of a string of threats and terror attacks against the United States made by both foreign and domestic terrorists.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Internal Workings of the Soviet System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site briefly discusses the workings of the Soviet system and its leaders. Among those discussed are Stalin and his brutal use of police terror as well as Gorbachev and his perestroika plan.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Attacks of Intelligentsia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress shows that among the victims of the Great Terror were artists and intellectuals who were required to promote the socialist consciousness under Stalin.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Committee of Public Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on the Committee of Public Safety, which was set up by the National Convention during the Reign of Terror in France.
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Other

The Vanished Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent information on the terrifying years from 1976 to 1983 in which thousands of Argentines were arrested and disappeared, as a military junta launched a campaign to squelch "left-wing terrorism". In both Spanish and English, this...

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