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Worksheet
Curated OER

McCarthyism: 60 Years Later

For Students 9th - 12th
Explore legendary cartoonist Herb Block's bold challenge of McCarthy-era politics through this analysis activity. Two cartoons are included, along with talking points to prompt analysis and background information to help pupils "read...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Public Policy & The Federal Budget

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars, in groups, represent a single deparment in the executive branch and research the work of their department and their current budget via a provided Internet site and then must decide how to cut their budget for an emergency.
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Website
Other

Overseas Security Advisory Council

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you wanted to know about the Overseas Security Advisory Council - "an enormously succcessful joint venture for effective security cooperation. Topics include: Global News, What's New, Publications, and Site Search, among others.
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Website
Other

Center for Strategic & International Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a public policy research institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact." Site gives student information and research on topics of national and international security.
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Website
US Department of State

U.s. State Department

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the U.S. Department of State. Contains information on the current secretary of state, current international topics, background and cultural information on regions of the world, State Department careers, and the foreign...
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Website
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Youth and Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a collection of resources designed to inform young Americans about the the world of foreign policy and the diplomatic service. Includes career advice for those thinking of entering the foreign service and answers many who, what,...
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Website
Other

Foreign Policy Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The FPA is an "organization founded in 1918 to educate Americans about significant world issues that have an important impact on their lives." Gives students an opportunity to take part in activities through the Great Decisions program.
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Website
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Former Secretaries of State

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this index to find illustrated profiles of all former U.S. Secretaries of State.
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Website
US Department of State

U.s. Dept of State: u.s. Mission in South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in South Africa, including military, development, and traveler issues as well as links to general information about the country.
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Website
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill: American Diplomacy

For Students 9th - 10th
An on-line magazine that provides "Commentary, Analysis, and Research on American Foreign Policy and Its Practice." Also contains articles from actual ambassadors and diplomats in the Foreign Service.
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Graphic
Other

Discover Diplomacy: Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
The following map is a visual representation of the presence of the United States around the world. This interactive map shows our diplomats and their roles in their respective countries, places in the world where we practice diplomacy,...
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Primary
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Interview With Secretary of State Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview conducted by Jim Lehrer. Topics included "Syria's presence in Lebanon, diplomatic efforts to end Iran's nuclear aspirations, the U.S. relationship with Europe, and her first months as America's top diplomat."
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Website
Other

The Henry L. Stimson Center: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Henry L. Stimson Center is an independent, nonprofit, public policy institute committed to finding and promoting innovative solutions to the security challenges confronting the United States and other nations in the twenty-first...
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Treaty Making Authority

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline on treating-making authority in the United States.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Christian Archibald Herter (1895 1966)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Secretary of State Christian Herter who held various roles of influence in the U.S. Government and influenced U.S. diplomacy.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: David Dean Rusk (1909 1994)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of David Dean Rusk, who served as Secretary of State under John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, provides a glimpse into his life and prominence in the U.S. Government.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Pierce Rogers (1913 2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of William Pierce Rogers, an accomplished administrator and statesmen during the Richard Nixon administration, serving as Secretary of State from 1969 to 1973.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Profile: Condoleezza Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of the first African-American to serve as Secretary of State. (30 March 2006)
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Website
US Senate

U.s. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
Senator Richard Lugar and Senator Joseph Biden are the leaders in the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The website provides a comprehensive look at the focus of this committee. It is responsible for the foreign policy...
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Website
Other

Discover Diplomacy: What Are the Key Policies of the u.s. Department of State?

For Students 6th - 8th
The U.S. foreign policy can be narrowed down to five concepts that govern our relationships with other countries. Study the five categories and explore links to learn more about the Secretary of State John Kerry.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Orison Rudolph Aggrey

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia article about Orison Aggrey, who became an important member of the State Department as ambassador to many countries.
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Interactive
US Department of State

U.s. Diplomacy Center: Discover Diplomacy: Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
Select U.S. Embassies situated around the world and understand the roles these embassies hold to further diplomacy. Find where the U.S. engages in diplomacy.
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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.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: The Cabinet

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Cabinet of the United States government. The president's advisors and head of the 15 state departments.