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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: A Million Flee Pakistan-Taliban Fighting

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "A Million Flee Pakistan-Taliban Fighting," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Chechen Rebels Attack Russian City

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Chechen Rebels Attack Russian City," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: Integration of the u.s. Armed Forces

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will draw upon the visual and textual data presented in photographs and documents to gain an understanding of the participation of African Americans in the U.S. Armed Forces and of changes in American military policy regarding...
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Website
Other

Apples 4 the Teacher: Patriotic Poems for Kids: Armed Forces Day

For Students K - 1st
This collection of poems offers patriotic works for children to enjoy on Armed Forces Day.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc Skillswise: Public Sector: Armed Forces and Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers skills that may be needed to work in armed forces and security.
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Website
Other

Feldgau: German Armed Forces Research 1919 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to detailed information about the German military by the branch of the armed forces and the years from 1918 and continuing throughout the World War II period.
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Article
Other

Armed Forces Press Service: Clinton Makes Case for Kosovo Intervention

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Armed Forces Press Service summarizes and explains President Clinton's speech justifying U.S. and NATO support for intervention in Kosovo as protection against Serbian aggression.
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Website
Other

Department of National Defence: Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the complete collection of Canada's Department of National Defence online photo gallery. It can be searched by keywords which can bring up interesting results. For all events, Canadian military personnel were involved. Photos...
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Handout
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Truman Library: Desegregation of the Armed Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
While this is a chronology of events from 1945 to 1953 on this issue, the events of 1947-48 show that the Truman administration saw the desegregation of the armed forces as something that would help them with the African American vote.
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Website
US Senate

U.s. Senate Committee on Armed Services

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services reviews matters relating to the common defense policy of the United States.
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Activity
NASA

Nasa: Weight and Balance Forces Acting on an Airplane

For Students 9th - 10th
The effects of forces exerted on an airplane wing are discussed both conceptually and mathematically. Illustrations and sample problems and solutions are provided.
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Website
Government of Canada

Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the activities of the department and the Canadian armed services. Use the site map, navigation tools, or search to get to your particular topic of interest, whether it be defense policy, resources...
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Lesson Plan
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Desegregation of the Armed Services

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information and lesson plan for grades 9-12 about President Harry Truman's work with A. Philip Randolph and other civil rights leaders to desegregate the armed services.
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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Desegregation of the Armed Forces(1948)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief overview of the history behind this executive order that integrated the segregated military and then read a copy of the complete original text.
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Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Wings Over Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
Wings Over Alberta explores a period during the formation of Alberta, including the role that it played in World War II. The focus of this site, 'Canada's Air War', provides a background to the Royal Canadian Armed Forces efforts...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: Why This Pioneering Hopi Soldier Has a Mountain Named After Her

For Students 9th - 10th
Lori Ann Piestewa was the first woman to die on the front lines in Iraq and the first American Indian woman to die serving the U.S. Armed Forces. Piestewa has became synonymous with patriotic Native American sacrifice. In 2008, a...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Building Big Educator's Guide Mini Activity Human Arch, Forces

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this physics/engineering activity students physically make an arch by pushing on each other with arms outstretched over head. As long as the pair of students balance each other's force their arch will stand, although it will be weak....
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Website
Other

Bienvenidos Al Web Site Del Ejercito De Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to the Guatemalan Air force, Navy and Military. Contains heroes of the past, pictures, histories of past wars, victories and loses, and plans for the future of the Guatemalan army.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Colombia's Growing Paramilitary Force

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the AUC, a paramilitary group opposed to the guerilla groups such as FARC and the ELN in Colombia. This has led to increased violence in the country. The article is dated January 7, 2002.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Sum It Up: An Introduction to Static Equilibrium

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to static equilibrium by learning how forces and torques are balanced in a well-designed engineering structure. A tower crane is presented as a simplified two-dimensional case. Using Popsicle sticks and hot glue,...
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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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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: New England in Arms

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed explanation of the organization of British and Revolutionary forces at the start of the American Revolution.
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Handout
Geographic

Mexico: History and Traditions of the Armed Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Mexico's military and its role in domestic and foreign affairs. Information is from the CIA World Factbook.
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Handout
Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (Inf)

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to the control of weapons of mass destruction highlighting the INF Treaty. Provides detailed provisions of the treaty, a timetable, and a copy of the actual text.

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