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US Institute of Peace

Identifying Elements of Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What lies at the heart of a conflict? Help pupils peel back the layers during an in-depth study of the elements of conflict. A lesson addressing peacekeeping and conflict management examines the historical, emotional, and societal...
Lesson Plan
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The East Africa Times

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work in teams as editors to design the front page of a newspaper covering a country in east Africa. They individually research and write articles that define modern life for the country's citizens.
Lesson Plan
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Africa Savanna

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discuss the different biomes of Africa. They create a list of biomes of Africa. They color code a map of the biomes of Africa. They research interesting facts about Africa.
Worksheet
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Nations Pledge to End the Use of Child Soldiers

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Nations Pledge to End the Use of Child Soldiers," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview on the East African country of Uganda. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
Article
BBC

Bbc News: Week of 12 23 13: Ugandan M Ps Pass Life in Jail Anti Homosexual Law

For Students 9th - 10th
In Uganda, a bill has recently been passed that will allow gay people to be sentenced to life in jail because of their sexual orientation. Learn why bill has been condemned by President Obama, and is causing many to flee for out of fear...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Eastern African nation of Uganda, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Article
Other

Aaas Science News: Week of 2 24 14: Ugandan President Defends Anti Gay Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on Uganda President Yoweri Museveni's defense of that country's drastic anti-homosexuality laws.
Website
BBC

Bbc News: Uganda's Atrocious War

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a graphic account on the civil war in Uganda raging since 1987. The report is dated June 12, 2003.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Uganda's Northern War

For Students 9th - 10th
The United Nation's Head of Humanitarian Affairs, Jan Egeland, discusses the conflict in Northern Uganda and what has been done to alleviate the suffering there. (August 29, 2006)
Website
Other

The Monitor

For Students 9th - 10th
The Monitor, the independent voice, is a daily local/regional/national news source in Kamapala Uganda.
Primary
United Nations

Referral of Lra to the International Criminal Court

For Students 9th - 10th
The press release describing a letter from the president of Uganda to the international court in January 2004. In it, he asks the court to take action against the LRA and provides documentation on the use of genocide by the LRA.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Uganda's First War Crimes Trial of Lra Commander Opens

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the upcoming war crimes trial of Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo. (July 11, 2011)
Graphic
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Map of Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview on the East African country of Uganda. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
Graphic
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Flag of Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview on the East African country of Uganda. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.