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Go Army

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the US Army lists a variety of training opportunities including GED, the GI Bill, skill training, and money for college.
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eBook
University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Adventures of Gerard

For Students 9th - 10th
Read these military tales by Conan Doyle provided for by the University of Virginia, detailing the exploits of a soldier in the Napoleonic wars.
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Website
Other

United States Military Academy at West Point

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official home of the United States Military Academy at West Point. It gives information about the academy, including each of the different programs it offers. It also gives information about the admissions program,...
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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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Handout
Other

Csmm: The Military and the San Francisco Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides comprehensive information on the role that the army and navy played in helping San Francisco during the earthquake. Links to many related pages.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Female Soldiers Graduate From Army Ranger School

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the historic accomplishment of Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver, who are the first women soldiers to graduate from Army Ranger school.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Veterans Day Honoring All Who Served

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article presents information about the history of Veterans Day and how it is celebrated today. Includes a brief video.
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Website
Other

Military.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Web portal for U.S. military members that connects service members, military families and veterans to all the benefits of service - government benefits, scholarships, discounts, lifelong friends, mentors, great stories of military life...
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Peru. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Website
South Carolina Educational Television

South Carolina Etv Commission: Celebrate Freedom: Tuskegee Airmen

For Students 9th - 10th
A multimedia experience about the Tuskegee Airmen, an all African American flying squadron established in Tuskegee, Alabama in 1941. This exhibit celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the struggles and accomplishments of this group of...
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Article
The Guardian

Guardian: Dig Uncovers Boudicca's Brutal Streak

For Students 9th - 10th
This Observer archive article from 2000 reveals the ferocious nature of Boudicca's rebellion in 60-61 AD in new excavations made at Colchester.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Saint Pierre and Miquelon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Saint Peirre. The content covers the French territory's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational...
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Primary
University of Texas at Austin

Voces Oral History Project: u.s. Latinos and Latinas and World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Find personal narratives from Hispanic Americans that served in World War II. Many faced harrowing experiences in war only to be discriminated against upon returning home.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc Bitesize: History: Roman Empire: What Was Life Like in the Roman Army?

For Students 3rd - 6th
Learning module from BBC Primary History for study of the Romans and Roman Army. Engaging and interactive site for primary students. Includes activities, photos, videos, and links to supplemental material.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Foreign Policy: War & Peace and Everything in Between

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn the distinction between foreign and domestic policy and what role the executive branch plays in foreign policy and the primary tools it uses: foreign aid, the military, and treaties.
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Unit Plan
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Comparing the u.s., Soviet Union & China During Ww2

For Students 9th - 10th
Students analyze both quantitative and qualitative forms of information in order to answer compelling questions about the impact of World War II on the military and civilian populations of the United States, the Soviet Union and China.
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Article
Cornell University

Cornell University: The Rush to Oklahoma

For Students 9th - 10th
An observation printed in Harper's Weekly in 1889 about the Oklahoma land rush into the Indian Territory.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: Women in Combat

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article is about the U.S. military's 2013 decision to allow women to serve in combat.
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Website
Other

Digital Attic: The Military Affairs of Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you want to know about the Roman army is discussed and explained here in great detail. This covers all aspects of the Julius Caesar's legions in his invasion of Gaul.
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Handout
Other

Texas Historical Commission: Texas in World War Ii [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
From 1941 to 1945, Americans, and particularly Texans, rallied to supply manpower and equipment, while sacrificing much to support the wartime effort. Find out about this show of support in this illustrated guide.
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Website
Other

Personal Site: The Roman Army

For Students 9th - 10th
A very extensive personal site dealing with all aspects of the Roman Army: organization, leadership, tactics, logistics and much more. Click on the "Site Map" at bottom of home page to get a listing of the individual topics.
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: The Second Punic Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
History teacher, Tom Richey created PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Second Punic Wars as presented with illustrations, maps and humor.
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Handout
Other

Roman Foreign Relations to 70 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion that covers how Rome interacted with other groups/kingdoms during its history. A number of wars are mentioned such as the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage.
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Activity
Other

Cincinnati Arts Association: Roman Legionary Soldier [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed to accompany an outreach program that brings artists into the schools, this guide on Roman legionaries is full of information about the weapons and equipment used by Roman soldiers.