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Choices in War: What Would You Save First?

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Students read and discuss articles about the current condition in Iraq. In groups, they role play as field generals for the coalition forces and they must create and present a visual defense plan for assigning 20,000 troops to protect institutions in one city. They debate which institutions to protect and articulate reasons for their choices.

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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Year
2006
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