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Lesson Plan
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Alien and Sedition Acts: Defining American Freedom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson with activity in which students study and analyze the challenges surrounding constitutional rights and national security by focussing on the Alien and Sedition Act, 1798 and definitions of American freedom. Links to primary...
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Uk Spy Bosses Defend Work in Public Hearing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the recent government spying controversy in the United Kingdom.
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Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ashton B. Carter: All Hands Meeting Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video of Ashton B. Carter, the newly appointed 25th Secretary of Defense, addressing his colleagues concerning how he will approach the position on February 19, 2015, at The Pentagon, in Washington, D.C.
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Handout
Other

U.s Foreign Policy: National Security and Defense Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
The final three chapters examine the three primary substantive areas that affect U.S. foreign policy today: national security, global economic relations, and transnational issues. This chapter begins by reviewing national security and...
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Handout
Other

Rand: International Security and Defense Policy Center

For Students 9th - 10th
ISDP explores the implications of political, strategic, economic, and technological challenges for global security and the specific national and regional security interests of its sponsors. It assists national security decision makers in...
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Website
US Navy

U.s. Military History and National Security

For Students 9th - 10th
An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.