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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Afghanistan and Its Neighbors: Model Summit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They discover the role of religion and cultural identity in the war in Afghanistan. They explore the arguments for and and against...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Ottoman Empire

For Students 7th - 10th
In this Ottoman Empire worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the empire and examine a map. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions about the reading selection and the map.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Japanese Tall Tales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read the tale of 'Three Strong Women' looking for facets of culture that create a 'face' of the Japanese people. They create a Venn Diagram comparing Japanese tall tales with factual research about Japanese culture. One side...
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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The u.s. Army in Vietnam

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth look at the U.S. Army action during the Vietnam War. To find more information about Diem's overthrow, look under the section labeled 635.
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Website
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage Command: By Sea, Air, and Land

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Department of the Navy, this site provides a detailed description of naval activities and strategy during the war in Southeast Asia. Great maps and pictures too.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: Missing in Action: How Military Families in Tortuous Limbo Galvanized a Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
"MIA" stands for missing in action, a term used to refer to members of the armed forces who have not returned from military service and whose whereabouts are unknown. Since ancient times, soldiers have gone to war and never returned,...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Asia Rising

For Students 9th - 10th
Much of the study of history involves facts and dates. This site brings more to the mix. Read and listen to two accounts from people who were actually involved in the everyday making of history, a Nagasaki shipbuilder and a Korean...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: An Introduction to the Samurai

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the rise and fall of the Shogunate in Japan. Included are pictures of Japanese art from these periods in Japanese history.
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Website
Other

Vietnam War Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for print resources on the Vietnam War. The Table of Contents provide a good organizational tool of bibliographic information for anyone trying to understand the conflict.
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Website
Other

Country Reports: Tajikstan

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information on the following topics: government, economy, people, geography, military, communications, transportation, and weather.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Country Profile: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough look into demographic information, leadership, culture and more about Pakistan. Find pictures, audio, statistics, and more.