Curated OER
World War II Alien Enemy Control Program
Students become familiar with the concepts of human rights and constitutional rights. They have an increased awareness of the historical record as to the cessation of these rights, especially in regards to children during WWII. It is...
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The History of Ethanol in America
Sixth graders explore and examine the production of biofuels from the 1850's to the present. Included in their research is Henry Ford, ethanol, World War I and prohibition. They explain the importance of grains and grasses for the...
Curated OER
In Trouble in Islamabad
Pupils create a podcast about a current event in global politics. After reading newspaper articles concerning the state of emergency in Pakistan, students, working in groups, conduct an interview style podcast segment to be edited into...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Google Ends Censorship On Its China Site
In this English worksheet, students read "Google Ends Censorship On Its China Site," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Australia's Death Row Plea to Singapore
In this English learning exercise, students read "Australia's Death Row Plea to Singapore," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China: Foreign Relations
An excellent site from China.org.cn for information on China's foreign relations. Site is broken into the following sections: contents, foreign policy, principles, development of foreign relations, and foreign affairs.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Obama Biden Foreign Policy Agenda, January 2009
This policy brief from the Council on Foreign Relations outlines the Obama Administration's foreign policy agenda and positions as reflected on Whitehouse.gov in January 2009.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: History Makers Series General Richard B. Myers
The transcript of a speech by General Richard B. Myers to the Council on Foreign Relations, this page provides not only biographical information about Myers but also a commentary on the War in Iraq and the Bush Administration. (June 29,...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: John Kerry: Statement at Senate Foreign Relations Committee1
This is a video and transcript of John Kerry's testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the topic of the horrors committed by American soldiers in Vietnam and the resulting anger and suffering their participation in the war...
US Senate
U.s. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
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...
Other
The Council on Foreign Relations: Model Diplomacy
Model Diplomacy is a free and highly adaptable simulation focusing on timely foreign policy issues. This site provides background information, policy options, and a hypothetical decision point for students to role-play and discuss....
US Department of State
Foreign Relations of the United States
This site provides an extensive amount of information on presidential foreign policy for both the past and present administrations. This government site offers a great deal of high level information.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: American Foreign Relations in the Clinton Years
Overview of American foreign relations during the Clinton Administration.
Geographic
Mexico Foreign Relations
A study of Mexico's foreign relations, how the discovery of oil in the 1970's changed their status in the world, their relationship with the United States, and their role in NAFTA.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Venezuela's Chavez Era
From the Council on Foreign Relations this interactive timeline follows the political career of Venezuelan Hugo Chavez, particularly after his election as president in 1998. Click on links for additional information.
Council of Foreign Relations
Foreign Policy Brain Trust: Obama's Advisers
Resource provides a brief overview of the team President Barrack Obama has selected to provide guidance on U.S. foreign relations as well as a brief statement of his vision for American policy. Recommended readings are also provided in...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Chinese Foreign Policy
Documents on China's foreign relations, focusing on its relationship with the Soviet Union and the United States.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Foreign Relations of the United States
Want to learn about the U.S. foreign policy? This site contains the official documentary historical record of major decisions made by the U.S. in regards to foreign policy. Documents cover the years from 1861-1899 and 1900-1918.
Library of Congress
Loc: Brazil: Relations With the u.s.
Scroll down to "United States" to read about the entire history of U.S.-Brazil relations. This article covers this subject from the early 1900s to the present. Browse the "Forward" and "Back" buttons for info about Brazil's foreign...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Cuba
The Council on Foreign Relations provides pertinent information on Cuba. As part of an extensive website on terrorism, this article answers questions regarding Cuba, terrorism, and implications for the United States.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Grand Ayatollah Ali Al Sistani
This profile comprised by the Council on Foreign Relations discusses Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's role in Iraqi politics and his influence on the region. (September 1, 2004)
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Obama's Food Security Initiative in Africa
This interview with Laurie Garret, Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations examins the Obama Administration's initiative to boost spending on food aid to African nations in addition to changing rules on how...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Broader u.s. Policy Needed on Iran
An interview with an expert on Iran revealing views that the country doesn't necessarily have a clear political or nuclear foreign policy, and that other countries, including the United States, might do better to focus on Iran's domestic...
Council of Foreign Relations
Counsel on Foreign Relations: Lbj Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection
Video presentation on the impact foreign policy has on a presidency. Using Lyndon B. Johnson as an example, the author of this presentation discusses the political ramifications of an activist foreign policy. Information is provided in...