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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: u.s. Entry Into World War 1: Curriculum Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher-directed curriculum unit that deals with the issue of why the United States entered World war 1. Includes an extensive list of additional resources and activities.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Folding Origami Peace Cranes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Instructions for making paper peace cranes and directions on how to share the story of the peace crane.
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Library of Congress

Loc: George Washington: First in War, First in Peace

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Primary texts allow students to examine George Washington's leadership in times of war and during his presidency. Lesson includes list of excerpts of primary texts, including maps, letters, and speeches, group activities, discussion...
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Other

The Progressive Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the national magazine for peace and social justice, THE PROGRESSIVE. Read recent news regarding social justice here.
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PBS

Pbs: Tolerance in Times of Trial

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson compares the treatment of Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II and the treatment of Arab-Americans after September 11th.