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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Ethiopia: History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Ethiopia, the world's oldest independent country, has been tumultuous since the 1970s. Read what has been happening and what the future might hold for this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: War Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline on War powers in the United States.
Handout
Human Rights Watch

Who's Afraid of Vladimir Putin?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing President Putin's actions in Chechnya and the rest of the world's reaction to it. Very critical of the conflict in Chechnya. (26 September 2003)
Article
BBC

Bbc: Mass Arrest of Egyptian Brothers

For Students 9th - 10th
A June 2007 news story describing the arrest of dozens of people belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood, an outlawed Islamic group.
Website
Choices Program, Brown University

The Choices Program: History and Current Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
Handout
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: The Anthrax Letters

For Students 9th - 10th
History of the anthrax attacks of 2001 in a Q&A format. Very concise and informative. The basics of the attack are covered. Good place to start research.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Now, That's a Big Bird!

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a prehistoric bird skull found in South America. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Drug War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about problems created by the drug trade in America and in other countries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Britain and the French Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
The author describes how the French Revolution was received by the British. At first, many citizens saw a cause to celebrate. But as the Revolution proceeded, disillusionment set in for many people. Archived.
Website
Other

The Guillotine History, Facts and Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
The Guillotine, a formidable and central part of the French Revolution, maintains a position of prominence in French history. This site documents the importance of this device and it's role in French culture. An interactive feature,...
Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: The Future of the Middle East: Arab Spring and Death of Osama Bin Laden

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning with scholars online video, students consider the impact of Osama bin Laden's death on different groups of people. and explore the status and future of U.S. counterterrorism policy.
Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: The Iraqi Refugee Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module in which students use multi-media resources to analyze U.S. policy toward Iraqi refugees and gain an understanding of the causes and scope of the Iraqi refugee crisis, exploring firsthand accounts of Iraqi refugees'...
Handout
The Economist

The Economist: After Osama Bin Laden: They Got Him

For Students 9th - 10th
"They Got Him." Words that echoed in many countries around the world as news spread of the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, May 2, 2011. Peruse this detailed account of the events leading up to and following the attack and...
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Other

Unlv: French Revolution: A Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a timeline that covers the French Revolution in detail from 1789 to 1799.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Ethiopian Dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam

For Students 9th - 10th
A background paper on Ethiopia's Mengistu Haile Mariam. Discusses his various human rights abuses. (November 24, 1999)
Website
CNN

Cnn: Bombs Kill Scores in Egyptian Resort Town

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes the aftermath of yet more terrorist bombings. This time in the Red Sea resort of Taba. 7/25/2005
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: The Russian Revolution of 1917

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the events that took place in 1917 as the Russian Revolution evolved into a civil war that lasted from 1918 to 1922.
Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S State Department background notes for Afghanistan. Contains information about bilateral relations with the U.S.
Handout
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: International Revolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 21 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12) on the topic International Revolutions. The world's had its fair share of international revolutions as people around the globe sought to create meaningful change. Learn about some of...
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Other

Journal E: America Attacked

For Students 9th - 10th
View photos and read personal stories about the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Graphic
Curated OER

St. Nicholas Magazine Illustration, September 1930, for 'Terror of the Deep'

For Students 9th - 10th
This page lists magazine work done by Armstrong Sperry. One link will take you to the actual fiction piece from a 1926 magazine.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Remembering September 11 (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A activity that focuses on the impact of 9-11 alongside a review of the symbolic and historic importance of the Gettysburg Address. Students will compare and contrast differing viewpoints on 9-11 and write about how America has changed...
Article
BBC

Bbc: Us Brings in New Passport Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of concern about terrorism and drug smuggling, the US tightened its travel regulations requiring a passport for people flying into the US from Canada and Mexico. 1/07
Article
Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor: Where's Osama? Do We Care?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article (published June 27, 2002) takes a look at why we are still unable to locate Osama bin Laden. Content also explores his continued importance in the War on Terror.

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