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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Prospect for Democracy in Iran

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A detailed lesson plan for the topic 'The Prospect For Democracy in Iran", based on the election of 2009. Objectives, procedures, handouts, activities,and standards met are all included.
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Other

Asia Society: Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline:target America

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government and Politics: Comparative: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module in AP Government and Politics course on Iranian politics and culture. Multi-media, interactive resource assignments, projects and assessment.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed country profile of Iran. Main topics include history, geography, population, government and politics, communication, economy, natural resources, society, and education.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Iran

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Iran! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Website
Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
Human Rights Watch, with this accompanying web site , is one of the leading organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. International attention is focused where human rights are violated and oppressors are held...
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Website
New York Times

New York Times: Iran News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Iran's history in addition to links to news articles about the country that date back to 1980.
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Handout
Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource featuring Iran.
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BBC

Bbc News: Inside Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the changes going on in Iran both political and cultural. Also examines the relationship between Iran and the United States post 9/11. Updated 19 February 2008.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Iran (Islamic Republic Of)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in the Islamic Republic of Iran in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes...
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

C Vouncil on Foreign Relations: State Sponsers: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource answers questions regarding Iran, terrorism, and implications for the United States.
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Primary
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Broader u.s. Policy Needed on Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with an expert on Iran revealing views that the country doesn't necessarily have a clear political or nuclear foreign policy, and that other countries, including the United States, might do better to focus on Iran's domestic...
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Interactive
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Iran's Nuclear Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Greg Bruno discusses Iran's Nuclear Program from its conception in the 1950s to the present day, focusing specifically on the tenuous relationship between Iran and the United States. Updated March 10, 2010.
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Website
Other

Amnesty International: Iran Human Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource documents serious human rights violations taking place around the world with Iran being the focus of this segment. A call to take action to protect human rights in that country is included as part of this resource.
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Website
Other

Tehran Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tehran Times is a daily Iranian local/national/international newspaper based out of Tehran. Coverage includes the top domestic stories; Iranian politics, business, and economy; international news; and more. Written in English.
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Website
The Guardian

Guardian: Iran News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published concerning events in Iran.
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Lesson Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: The United States and the Iranian Nuclear Program

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson in which students explore, analyze, and debate the issues that frame the debate on U.S. policy towards Iran. Note: Videos may not load in archived version.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Week of 5 12 14: The Women in Iran Taking Off the Hijab

For Students 9th - 10th
Many women in the Middle East no longer want to wear the headscarf called a hijab. Read about the women in Iran who are defying a 35 year old law by going without a hijab.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: u.s. Adds More Sanctions Against Iran for Human Rights Abuses

For Students 9th - 10th
A CNN report that the American government increased sanctions against the Iranian government based on increased evidence of repression and human rights abuses (September 29, 2010). Includes video speech by Secretary of State Hillary...
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Iran. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Un Nuclear Watchdog Debates Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on the proposed resolution by the Security Council plus Germany to report Iran's movement toward nuclear build-up. 2/2006
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman Calligraphy

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection contains more than 100 single-page calligraphic sheets containing poetic excerpts in Persian
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Handout
Digital History

Digital History: No Islands of Stability

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a source on the relationship between Carter/the US and Iran. Provides background information on the friendship between the US and Iran, the revolution in Iran, and the Iran hostage crisis that ended Carter's presidency.