PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Rights of Detainees at Guantanamo Bay (Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity for investigating the clashing concerns of civil liberties and national security during wartime. Students will identify the legal issues involved with detaining terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Department of Homeland Security
Read interesting facts and information about the Department of Homeland Security that was formed November 25, 2002, in response to the September 11 attacks to "prevent terrorism and enhance security, secure and manage US borders, enforce...
Library of Congress
Loc: Repression and Terror
The Library of Congress provides an account of the murder of Kirov and how it led to the purges. Links to primary documents are included.
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: 9/11: Timeline of Terror [Pdf]
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...
CNN
Cnn: Bush: Iraq Is One Victory in the War on Terror
Published on 5/02/2003, CNN describes the speech given by President Bush marking the end of combat operations in Iraq. The speech was given on an Aircraft Carrier outside of San Diego. You will be able to see a transcript of the speech,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Six Minutes of Terror
This lesson discusses how each component of a spacecraft is specifically designed so that a rover can land safely in six minutes. Also, students will learn how common, everyday materials and technology, like nylon, polyester and airbags,...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Usa Patriot Act
The USA Patriot Act is an anti-terrorism law allowing federal officials greater authority in tracking and intercepting communications. The acronym 'U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T.' stands for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Studying for Tests
Poor grades, a lack of confidence, and test taking anxiety can all result from an inability to study effectively. Look through this site to learn how to be a more productive student, settle down to study, and ease the terrors associated...
New York Times
New York Times: The Status of Al Qaeda's Leaders
Studies the different Al-Qaeda terrorists that are caught, killed, or still at large as of September, 2002. Gives a brief description of the terrorists.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Munich Massacre
This overview discusses the events that took place at the Munich Olympics in September 1972 in which Israeli athletes were held hostage and killed by Palestinian terrorists.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Soviet Archives Exhibit
This ibiblio.org exhibit discusses in detail the history of the Soviet Union. The site is grouped into two main categories with several sub-headings. One is Internal Workings of the Soviet System including: Repression and Terror: Stalin...
Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media
Teaching History: Spotlight on 9/11 in the Classroom: In Remembrance
Teaching students about the historical significance of 9/11, terrorism, and the associated pain and impact on America can be difficult. Here is a collection of resources that provide information on teaching about the attacks in a global...
Library of Congress
Loc: Experiencing War: Stories From the Veterans History Project
The Library of Congress has gathered many stories from veterans of American Wars, including World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the First Iraq War, and the war on terror. Photos, audio interviews, and manuscripts accompany most of the...
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The Execution of Louis Xvi, 1793
This article discusse the execution of King Louis XVI during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Practices: Peru
This resource is the U.S Department of State official report on the status of "Human Rights," in Peru. This lengthy report gives details on such areas as terrorism, women's rights, labor organizations and more. The report is dated Feb....
BBC
Bbc: Anders Behring Breivik Profile
This profile examines the life of terrorist Anders Behring Breivik and what led up to his July 22, 2011 terror attack on Norway. Links to related articles and videos are featured. (July 25, 2011)
Curated OER
Cbc News: Charles Taylor War Crimes Trial Resumes
Follow the details of the international war crimes trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor. He is accused of terrorizing the people of Sierra Leone with atrocities committed by his military. (January 2008)
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Commemorating 9/11 and America's Civic Values
A lesson plan which breaks down the events of September 11, 2001, particularly drawing attention to the civic responsibilities the victims shared and used to fight back against the terrorism they were living through.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Suicide Bombers
In this April, 2007 news segment from PBS, analysts try to explain why suicide bombers are willing to give up their lives for their cause.
BBC
Bbc News: London Attacks
BBC News in-depth coverage of the London Attacks on 7/7/2005. You will find eyewitness accounts, reaction from around the world, and video accounts.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Kirov Murder and Purges
Ibiblio.org provides this brief article about the Kirov murder.
BBC
Bbc: Recent History: September 11: Out of Nowhere?
In-depth exploration of September 11th and the international events that preceded the attack. Includes pages on the events before September 11th, including US involvement in Lebanon and Somalia and the relationship between the US and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Maximilien Robespierre
A thorough encyclopedia entry on Maximilien Robespierre. Discusses his childhood and early life, his revolutionist actions, his involvement with the Jacobins, the establishment of and information about the Committee of Public Safety, and...
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