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Pbs News Hour Extra: Palestinians Seek Statehood From United Nations Assembly
Learn how the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis escalates as the Palestinian president asks the United Nations to turn their territories into an official country, Palestine. (September, 2011)
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Pbs News Hour: Terrorism Rising in a Troubled Land
This site provides information about the rise of terrorism in Yemen following the protests that occurred in the country in 2011. Links to related resources (such as videos and news articles) are featured.
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Pbs News Hour Extra: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
A lesson where students examine documentary photographs, the events that were taking place when they were taken, and where they fit into American history. They will also look at the effect a photograph can have on people's emotions, and...
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Formation and Function of the Supreme Court
Correlated to National Standards, this two-period lesson plan presents students with an understanding of the history, make-up, and role of the Supreme Court, while providing a summary of notable court rulings.
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Pbs News Hour: Getting to Democracy, Lesson Plan
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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Pbs News Hour: The Prospect for Democracy in Iran
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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Pbs News Hour: Race to Watch: Campaign 2008, Role of Technology and the Internet
Is the internet effective as a campaign tool? Help your students explore how presidential candidates use technology and the internet in their political campaigning in the twenty first century with this lesson plan from PBS NewsHour.
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Pbs News Hour: Preparing for Bioterror
A lesson plan addressing contemporary issues. It uses role play for students to understand bio-terrorism and its effects. Students will try to come up with a resolution on how to handle this situation.
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Reagan in a World Transformed, 1981 2011
One to two period lesson plan explores the foreign and domestic policies of President Ronald Reagan. Covered are the main events occurring during Ronald Reagan's two terms as president.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Fatah vs. Hamas: Continued Strife in the Gaza Region
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson that has students analyze the growing conflict between Hamas and Fatah. Provides step by step instructions, handouts, and links to related web sites.
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Pbs Online News Hour: International Forum on Iran's Nuclear Program
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, a lesson that has students role play as members of an international forum debating Iran's acquisition of nuclear weapons. Provides step by step instructions and access to required materials. (2005)
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Pbs Online News Hour Lesson Plan: Analyzing u.s. Policy in Iraq
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson plan that asks students to compare President Bush's troop surge policy with the Baker-Hamilton proposal and others, and to decide which strategy would be the most effective. Provides all...
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Middle East and North Africa Geography
Enhance student geography knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa with this two or three day lesson plan.
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Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Syria's Role in the Middle East
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson that has students examine the role of Syria in Middle Eastern politics and its relations with the U.S up until 2008. Provides step by step instructions and access to required materials.
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Pbs News Hour Extra: President Obama on Iraq and Afghanistan
PBS's NewsHour Extra presents a detailed lesson plan covering the current US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan with a video of Jim Lehrer's interview with President Obama [18:59]. The two discuss the Obama administration's strategy for...
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Sebelius to Tackle Health Care
Take time to watch a video clip of President Obama's introduction of Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Read the article and utilize discussion questions provided. (March 3, 2009)
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Pbs News Hour: Crisis in Sudan
The continuing crisis in Sudan is reviewed in both text and a vividly graphic audio video clip.[6:43] The causes and effects, growing population, shortage of food, and violence are discussed. A gripping visual meant for upper middle and...
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Pbs Online News Hour: Bioterrorism
The resource investigates bioterrorism. Articles on understanding and preparing for the threat are included.
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Pbs News Hour: The Impeachment Trial
Comprehensive overview and analysis of President Clinton's impeachment trial. Includes information about the participants and how they voted, links to transcripts of the hearings, interviews with political analysts and politicians, and a...
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Pbs News Hour: Oil and Politics in Nigeria
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, a May 2010 examination of the impact of oil production on politics in Nigeria. Also provides reports on the major ethnic groups, important leaders, religious diversity, and an archive of related PBS...
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Pbs News Hour: Al Qaida in Afghanistan
This insightful article discusses the role of Al-Qaida in Afghanistan. (3 October 2006)
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Pbs News Hour: Afghanistan and the War on Terror: Hamid Karzai
Read about Hamid Karzai and his role in leading Afghanistan.
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Pbs News Hour: The Soviet Occupation of Afghanistan
This site provides excellent background reading on the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
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Pbs News Hour: An Historical Timeline of Afghanistan
This outstanding site discusses the history of Afghanistan. Included in the site are a series of time lines from 1921 to the present.