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Article
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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Website
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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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Rebuilding Report Card in Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Graphs, charts, and statistics that show how the rebuilding in Iraq is doing as of June 2004. Gives public opinion polls to show how support has been dropping the longer it is taking to get vital industries, such as phone and electric,...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Online News Hour Iraq in Transition

For Students 9th - 10th
Continual news updates concerning the situation in Iraq. Side menu bar includes these topics: reconstruction, remnants of Saddam's regime, key players, key maps, and information for students and teachers. (Updated to 28 December 2010)
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Website
Scholastic

Scholastic News: Rebuilding Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site for information on efforts to rebuild Iraq. Find basic information about the war buildup, the war itself, humanitarian needs, and the new government. Site provides lesson plans and activities that will aid in teaching this...
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Unit Plan
USA Today

Usa Today: Rebuilding Iraq [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A group of case studies from 2003 gives students information on the rebuilding process in Iraq. Pre and post discussion questions are available and there are multiple case studies to choose from. This PDF resource requires Adobe Reader.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: u.s. Role in Reconstruction in Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research the reconstruction efforts of the United States in Iraq and determine at least one positive result of the initiative. Upon completion of research, students will write to their legislators about what should be done next.
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Article
Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor: Two Visions of Iraq Struggle to Take Hold

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from Aug. 16, 2004, describes the difficult road that Iraq must struggle down to secure a permament government. As representatives gather to choose an assembly, violence has broken out in Najaf.
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Primary
Other

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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Handout
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...