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Council on Foreign Relations
Grades
6 to 12
tag(s): terrorism (40)
In the Classroom
Open this site on the interactive whiteboard or projector during a unit on modern politics. This link specifically focuses on Terrorism, but there is abundant information on other subjects that can be accessed by simply clicking on the other subject headings. Select an article and share it with the class. Once students have read the article, begin a class discussion based on their reaction and opinions. Teachers could also assign students articles, and have them report their findings to the class the next day as a news report.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Japanese Americans at Manzanar - Library of Congress
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): japan (61), japanese (54), world war 2 (168)
In the Classroom
Teachers will need to supply the context for these images, but they are an important historical resource.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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George Washington - A National Treasure
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): washington (33)
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There is a very complete teachers' section with more than a dozen lesson plans. (How about Washington's Rules of Civility for a starter?) and teachers can order an education kit based on the exhibit. Lots of possibilities at many grade levels for this one.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Newspapers in the US
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): news (222), newspapers (86)
In the Classroom
This is a huge collection of links. Although they try to keep them updated, there will probably be some that will not load. The good thing is that there are many alternatives!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Zaire - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): africa (162)
In the Classroom
Teachers will find these summaries useful for their comprehensive scope, which frequently includes historical and cultural background information. Much of the content is 5 or more years old, so these pages are best used for historical or background information.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Yugoslavia - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): europe (83), yugoslavia (2)
In the Classroom
Teachers will find these summaries useful for their comprehensive scope, which frequently includes historical and cultural background information. Much of the content is 5 or more years old, so these pages are best used for historical or background information.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Vietnam - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12In the Classroom
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Venezuela - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): south america (77)
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Uzbekistan - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): asia (138)
In the Classroom
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Uruguay - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): south america (77)
In the Classroom
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United Arab Emirates - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): arab (9)
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Uganda - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): africa (162)
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Turkey - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12In the Classroom
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Turkmenistan - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): asia (138)
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Thailand - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): asia (138)
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Tajikistan - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): asia (138)
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Syria - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): countries (69)
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Sudan - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): africa (162)
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Sri Lanka - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): asia (138)
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Spain - Country Studies - Library of Congress
Grades
8 to 12In the Classroom
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