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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: What Are the Conditions for Victory in Iraq? Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a question that we all think about. Explore it with your students and try to figure out what a postmodern victory looks like in Iraq in an age of asymmetrical warefare. (2003)
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline:target America

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: September 11th

For Students 9th - 10th
The Global War on Terror began with the terror attacks on American soil on September 11. Read about what led up to the attacks, how our country responded, and the fallout from our fight against terrorism. Included is a summary,...
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Handout
Council of Foreign Relations

North America's Second Decade (Nafta)

For Students 9th - 10th
A ten year evaluation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. in Foreign Affairs, a scholarly academic journal, is presented. Discusses the potential for further integration between trading...
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Handout
Other

Medicare.gov: Medicare & You [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official U.S. government 2018 Medicare handbook in its entirety.
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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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Handout
BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Condoleeza Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News: Profile: Condoleezza Rice
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Donald Rumsfeld

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of past Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, excellent as a starting point to begin research.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Sarbanes Oxley Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia provides background and an informative list of the major provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Written in common language so it is easy to understand.
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Website
CBS

Cbs World News

For Students 9th - 10th
CBS News provides the latest international headline news, as well as various features, interactive news, and more.
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Article
CBS

Cbs News: 1,700 Schools Face Radical Makeovers

For Students 9th - 10th
May, 2006, article chronicling the restructuring of 1,700 schools which have failed to meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind.
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Article
FOX News

Fox News: Roberts: 'I Have No Agenda'

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy news report leading up to the Senate confirmation hearings for Chief Justice John Roberts in September, 2005. Article focuses on what to expect in the hearings. Also find photos, video, and links to other resources.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Why Miers Withdrew as Supreme Court Nominee

For Students 9th - 10th
October, 2005 article detailing the reasons for the withdrawal of Harriet Miers as a Supreme Court nominee. (October 27, 2005)
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Q&a: John Roberts to the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Background of John Roberts is given in a Q&A format. Roberts' biography, possible impact on court, stance on issues, and more. Article is from July, 2005.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: In Quotes: Reasons for the Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the United States' reasons for going to war with Iraq through a number of quotes by politicians in the United States and the United Kingdom. (29 May 2003)
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Other

Abc News: Who Is Harriet Miers?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from October, 2005, discussing Harriet Miers, her nomination, and background.
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Website
Other

Abc News: Who Is John G Roberts, Jr.?

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical expose of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts is the focus of this article from July, 2005.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The u.s. Role in the World (1970'S Into the 21st Century)

For Students 9th - 10th
Given a timeline, students will understand the political, economic, and social impact of selected U.S. political leaders on the world from the 1970s into the 21st century.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Powell, Colin

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Colin Powell's life, including his military career and his appointment as Secretary of State.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Supreme Court Enters Roberts Era

For Students 9th - 10th
October, 2005, story on Chief Justice John Robert's first day on the Supreme Court.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Roberts Sworn in as Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
John Roberts becomes Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in September, 2005. This article reports on the ceremony. Find other Supreme Court related links on this site.
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Article
USA Today

Usa Today: Roberts Found 'Deep Regard' for Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about John Roberts can be found in this July, 2005, report.
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Curated OER

Usa Today: Bush Urges 'Timely, Fair Hearing' for Roberts

For Students 9th - 10th
This July, 2005, article focuses on the Senate confirmation hearings of John Roberts. Resources such as related articles, explanation of confirmation process, audio, and video are linked.
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Curated OER

Actor Keith Carradine as President George W. Bush in the Play 'Stuff Happens.'

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio provides highlights of both the top national and international news, as well as various editorials, commentaries, and reviews. The majority of the content is available in audio format.

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