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American Conservative: The Logic of Suicide Terrorism

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview in which Robert Pape describes his research on suicide terrorism. A very interesting read on the basic reasons for this phenomenon.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Suicide Bombing

For Students 9th - 10th
Mohanned Abu Tayyoun describes the events that occurred on the day of his intended suicide bombing in this video segment from Wide Angle.
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University of Missouri

University of Missouri: Suicide: Durkheim and Anomie

For Students 9th - 10th
This site connects the Durkheimian concept of anomie with the famous suicide study. It is well laid-out and fairly easy to read. A few links require authorized access.
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PBS

Wide Angle: Suicide Bombers

For Students 9th - 10th
Interviews, essays, and timelines deaing with suicide bombers. Features an interactive map that provides information on terrorist attacks around the world between 1994 and 2004. Click on a country and it will give information about what...
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Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Suicide

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource offers facts and statistics about suicide.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Suicide Prevention

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine key concepts of suicide prevention, and identify characteristics of students who are at higher risk to attempt suicide. Learn the warning signs of suicidal teens and what to do if a friend is suicidal.
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Save, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and education about suicide and its prevention. Links to facts, misconceptions, Q&As, books, and other articles on the topic.
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Suicide Following Recovery From Brain Injury

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on addressing the potential for suicide following the recovery from brain injury and other non-communicable diseases, such as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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American Academy of Pediatrics: 10 Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Suicide

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers information about risk factors that can put a teen at risk of suicide.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Are Suicidal Behaviors 'Contagious' in Adolescence?

For Students 9th - 10th
Questions related to teens and suicidal behavior.
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Psy Com: Suicide and Suicide Prevention

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of resources aimed at helping people understand suicidal feelings, avoid suicide, and help others to avoid it.
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Mental Help Net: Suicide & Self Harm

For Students 9th - 10th
Portal site from Mental Help Net to comprehensive information and links to suicide symptoms, treatment, on-line resources, organizations, research, and other related sites.
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Radio Free Europe: Afghanistan: A Chronology of Suicide Attacks Since 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline from 2001 onward of the suicide bombing attacks attributed to the Taliban and Al-Qaeda insurgents. (January 17, 2006)
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Suicide Bombers

For Students 9th - 10th
In this April, 2007 news segment from PBS, analysts try to explain why suicide bombers are willing to give up their lives for their cause.
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National Institutes of Health

U.s. National Library of Medicine: Call to Action to Prevent Suicide

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a brief look at the topic of suicide in the United States as of 1999. It includes statistics and resources for further study. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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The History Place

The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: Success and a Suicide

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the early successes of the Nazi Party, problems with the SA storm troopers, Hitler's relationship with his niece, and her suicide.
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Suicide and Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to helping those in need of help during rough times when they may be considering suicide.
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New York Times

New York Times: Huge Suicide Blast Demolishes u.n. Headquarters in Baghdad

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Journalists Dexter Filkins and Richard A. Oppel Jr. describe the August 19, 2003 bombing of UN Headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq. (August 20, 2003) [2 pages]
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Alleged Teen Bullies Charged After Classmate's Suicide

For Students 9th - 10th
A 15 year old student hangs herself as a result of bullying. Follow this story that has prompted the community and government officials to lobby for stricter anti-bullying laws. Educational resource materials are included. (April 6, 2010)
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Suicides" by Guy De Maupassant

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the short "Suicides" by Guy de Maupassant. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Iraq's Latest Strategy: Suicide Attacks (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan for examining the motivations and personal beliefs of suicide bombers. Students discuss the impact that suicide attacks have on public support for a war and the effectiveness of military tactics to counter them. (March, 2003)
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Thunder Gods and Kamikazes: Suicide Air Offensives of Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Japanese Kamikaze war effort, discussing how it started, why, and the types of planes and pilots needed. The Kamikaze attacks started in the Philippines but the worst attacks took place in the Okinawa campaign.
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Pbs Frontline: Josephus Describes the Mass Suicide at Masada

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account written by Josephus, the first century Jewish historian on the events that took place during the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.
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Healthy Aboriginal Network: Darkness Calls [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
"Darkness Calls" by Steve Sanderson and Richard Van Camp is a suicide prevention comic book specifically for aboriginal youth. It was widely distributed to Canadian teens in 2006. The superhero in it is based on a Cree legend.

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