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The Heartland of Iraq Women's Conference [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary report on a conference held in Iraq on the status of women both under the Saddam regime but also under the American occupation. (October 2003)
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: The Lessons of Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson with comprehensive multi-media materials in which students analyze the lessons of Iraq and consider implications for U.S. foreign policy and international response.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Teaching the Iraq War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a series of lesson plans that allow students to understand a variety of events and themes connected to the war in Iraq in 2003. Provides step by step instructions and access to required materials.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Getting to Democracy, Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
With the end of major military action in Iraq, what obstacles do the people of Iraq and the coalition face in rebuilding their country? With this lesson, students will compare what is happening in Iraq to what happened after World War II...
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New York Times

New York Times: Intelligence Failures

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive video that shows the faulty intelligence leading up to the war in Iraq. Gives examples of how the intelligence was not successful in providing security against the insurgency and rebuilding Iraq.
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Baghdad's Survivors

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive resource communicates the catastrophic effect that the war in Iraq has had on the Iraqi civilian population. It gives first person accounts that are translated for ease of following along with the audio. (23 July 2006)
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Lesson Plan: Analyzing u.s. Policy in Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson plan that asks students to compare President Bush's troop surge policy with the Baker-Hamilton proposal and others, and to decide which strategy would be the most effective. Provides all...
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U.s. Department of Defense: President Bush Proclaims End to Major Combat

For Students 9th - 10th
Kathleen T. Rhem analyzes President George W. Bush's announcement that the combat in Iraq has ceased. (May 1, 2003)
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New York Times

New York Times: Huge Suicide Blast Demolishes u.n. Headquarters in Baghdad

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Journalists Dexter Filkins and Richard A. Oppel Jr. describe the August 19, 2003 bombing of UN Headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq. (August 20, 2003) [2 pages]
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Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment.: u.s. And Iraq War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides materials to enhance debates between students about the Iraq War.
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Council of Foreign Relations

Council of Foreign Rel.: How to Build a Democratic Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article from the Council of Foreign Relations which focuses on the issues facing the Iraqi people as they try to rebuild a new government. The authors argue that the Iraqi people do have several advantages in helping them...
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CBS

Front Page: Iraq, March 21, 2003

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource has compiled a series of quotes from national and international sources concerning the invasion of Iraq by the United States and Britain. (March 21, 2003)
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The Iraq War: 10 Years Later, Where Do We Stand?

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. invasion of Iraq was ten years ago this week. This article describes the impact that the war has had on both the U.S. and Iraq, as well as other countries in the region.
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Iraq After War: Securing the Peace

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Interactive instructional activity places students in the role of decision-makers as they explore divergent policy alternatives concerning how the post-war period in Iraq should be handled, who should be in charge, and what the goals...
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BBC

Bbc: Japan to Pull Troops Out of Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the Japanese role in Iraq and also explains the Japanese people's thoughts on the war. Explains why the Japanese government decided to leave Iraq in 2006.
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BBC

Bbc News: Bush and Blair Admit Iraq Errors

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from leading British news service detailing a press conference in May, 2006, in which President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, admit mistakes in Iraq, but urge support for the new government. There is also...
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Kentucky Historical Society: Kentucky Military Treasures

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of personal stories, illustrated with artifacts, documents, and photographs, that exemplifies the military experiences of Kentuckians in America's wars, beginning with the War of 1812. Requires Adobe Flash.
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BBC

Bbc: In Quotes: Reasons for the Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the United States' reasons for going to war with Iraq through a number of quotes by politicians in the United States and the United Kingdom. (29 May 2003)
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Action in Iraq, April 9

For Students 9th - 10th
A map that shows what portions of Baghdad were taken first by American soldiers. The map allows the user to zoom in and look at different descriptions of key parts of the city that the United States first brought under control. (10 April...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: War Expectations (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson for examining how recent U.S.-fought wars have shaped expectations of the cost of war. Students discuss American expectations about the war as of 2003 in Iraq regarding the length of the war, casualties, and military versus...
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CNN

Cnn: No Evidence Iraq Stockpiled Wm Ds

For Students 9th - 10th
On 1/26/2004, CNN reported that Weapons Inspector David Kay resigned and stated that Iraq had no WMDs during the lead up to the war. This site will give a background on the case for war and the search for WMDs.
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PBS

Common Dreams: What I Didn't Find in Africa 7/6/2003

For Students 9th - 10th
Article written by Ambassador Wilson about his fact finding mission to Africa in order to determine whether Iraq was seeking uranium from Niger.
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American Friends Service Committee: Eyes Wide Open: Human Cost of the Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
Traveling exhibit that reminds us of the human cost of the Iraq War. This exhibit memorializes those killed in the war with a field of shoes featuring a pair of boots for each U.S. military casualty. Also includes a memorial to Iraqi...
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Post War Civilian Deaths in Baghdad Caused by Us Force [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough report on legally questionable cases of civilians killed by US forces in postwar Iraq. The report includes case studies and future recommendations. PDF format. (2003 information)

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