Curated OER
Breaking News English: A Million Flee Pakistan-Taliban Fighting
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.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Chechen Rebels Attack Russian City
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.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Integration of the u.s. Armed Forces
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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Apples 4 the Teacher: Patriotic Poems for Kids: Armed Forces Day
This collection of poems offers patriotic works for children to enjoy on Armed Forces Day.
BBC
Bbc Skillswise: Public Sector: Armed Forces and Security
Covers skills that may be needed to work in armed forces and security.
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Feldgau: German Armed Forces Research 1919 1945
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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Armed Forces Press Service: Clinton Makes Case for Kosovo Intervention
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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Department of National Defence: Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Gallery
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...
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Truman Library: Desegregation of the Armed Forces
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.
US Senate
U.s. Senate Committee on Armed Services
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services reviews matters relating to the common defense policy of the United States.
NASA
Nasa: Weight and Balance Forces Acting on an Airplane
The effects of forces exerted on an airplane wing are discussed both conceptually and mathematically. Illustrations and sample problems and solutions are provided.
Government of Canada
Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces
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...
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Desegregation of the Armed Services
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.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Desegregation of the Armed Forces(1948)
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.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Wings Over Alberta
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...
A&E Television
History.com: Why This Pioneering Hopi Soldier Has a Mountain Named After Her
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...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Building Big Educator's Guide Mini Activity Human Arch, Forces
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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Bienvenidos Al Web Site Del Ejercito De Guatemala
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.
BBC
Bbc: Colombia's Growing Paramilitary Force
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Sum It Up: An Introduction to Static Equilibrium
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,...
US Navy
U.s. Military History and National Security
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.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: New England in Arms
A detailed explanation of the organization of British and Revolutionary forces at the start of the American Revolution.
Geographic
Mexico: History and Traditions of the Armed Forces
A description of Mexico's military and its role in domestic and foreign affairs. Information is from the CIA World Factbook.
Federation of American Scientists
Fas: Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (Inf)
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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