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Article
BBC

Bbc: Iraq Elections: Your Views

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on the historic Iraqi election held in January, 2005. Here are opinions of people around the world. People from Iraq have also commented.
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Website
New York Times

New York Times: Nuri Kamal Al Maliki

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Along with providing a quick overview of his role in Iraqi politics, the New York Times provides readers with a number of articles concerning the life and influence of Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri Maliki.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Iraq's New Beginning: Voting on a New Constitution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Lots of information and articles about the voting that occurred to create a new Iraqi constitution. Provides examples and information about the new Iraqi constitution that was formed in 2005. Includes teaching materials.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Allawi to Stand in Iraq Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite the insurgency and violence in Iraq, hopes are high for elections to take place. Here is a report on the situation as of December, 2004.
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Activity
CBS

Cbs News: New Leaders in Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses information about Iraq's new government and its leaders. Provides an in-depth analysis of each of the leaders and explains how they came to be involved in the new Iraqi government. (12 April 2005)
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Iraqis Vote for Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a slide show of the parliament election in Iraq, 2005. Offers the different alliances that could possibly be set up in the parliament and identifies how the Sunni's voted for Sunni candidates and the Shiite voted for Shiite...