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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

An Untold Triumph

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine and analyze the history and experience of Filipinos in Hawaii and California. They identify the contributions of Filipino Americans to the US war effort in World War II, and analyze the many causes that led to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

BRAC 2005

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the role and purpose of the BRAC commission and identify ways for stakeholders to impact the BRAC process,an example of defense policy making.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Abuse of Power

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students process news of the abuse of Iraqi prisoners in American custody and explore international laws that dictate the treatment of prisoners during wartime.
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Article
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Blast Protection: A New Approach

For Students 9th - 10th
With the weekly attacks on U.S. soldiers in Iraq surpassing 600, roadside bombs remain the weapon of choice for Iraqis intent on killing Americans. But beyond protecting soldiers on the ground, the U.S. military is also concerned about...
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Website
Other

U. S. Air Force: General Richard B. Myers

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides information at the life and career of General Richard B. Myers.
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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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Article
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: War and International Law: America's Foreign Policy: Military Intervention

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the considerations of the government when it comes to using military force in a situation that constitutes vital national interest.
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Website
ThoughtCo

Military History

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles and resources featuring military history. Find details about the wars the U.S. military has engaged in and information about seiges, forts, battles, and generals from military expert Kennedy Hickman.
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eBook
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tar Heel Reader: Days Honoring People

For Students Pre-K - 1st
There are two holidays which occur every year designed to honor those men and women who offered service in the United States military. Memorial Day, in May, honors those who died serving their country. Veterans Day honors all of those...