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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Maximilien Robespierre: Cult of Supreme Bein

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay written by Maximilien Robespierre in 1794, during the period known as the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution.
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Maximilien Robespierre

For Students 9th - 10th
Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794) was an integral part of the French Revolution, specifically the Reign of Terror. This website provides a biography of Robespierre.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Edgar Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Edgar Wallace, the author of popular detective and suspense stories and, in his time "the king" of the modern thriller. It features a link to Wallace's biography and links to the full text of two of his novels: The...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Curiosity Got Us to Mars

For Students 9th - 10th
In August 2012, the Curiosity rover landed on Mars. The landing itself was a huge achievement and required a lot of forethought and planning by a very smart team. Bobak Ferdowsi, the mohawked member of that team, outlines various aspects...
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Website
Other

Executive Order Authorizing Military Tribunals

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of President George W. Bush's Executive Order authorizing the creation of military tribunals for the detention and trial of those thought to be linked to terrorism against the United States. Other helpful resources are also...
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Read Works

Read Works: Big Bird Found

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the fossil of the largest terror bird ever found. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Now That's a Big Bird!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the skull of a prehistoric terror bird found in Argentina. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Alison Clark Efford, in the Trump Era, Supporting Our Immigrants

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on how to support immigrants and international students in the current anti-immigration climate. Two authors discuss their work: "Abrazando El Espiritu: Bracero Families Confront the US-Mexico Border" by Ana Rosas...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: David and the Death of Marat

For Students 9th - 10th
At the height of the Reign of Terror in 1793, David painted a memorial to his great friend, the murdered publisher, Jean Marat. View pictures and read the history behind this painting in this essay.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present: September 11th

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that resulted in the United States' declaration of a Global War on Terror.
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Handout
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Tales of Terror Spiders Still Haunt Us

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Anna Salleh's article explores the research of Dr Geoffrey Isbister and his work with facts and myths surrounding spider bites.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Repression and Terror: Stalin in Control

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief account of Stalin's tactics for gaining total power by eliminating any individuals who opposed his policies.
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Website
CNN

Cnn: War Against Terror: America at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN reports the latest news focusing on America's efforts to rebuild its way of life following the September 11th attacks.
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Website
CNN

Cnn: War Against Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
Impressive web site on the events of September 11, 2001, by CNN. Most of the information is accessible without a subscription, but there are a few video links that require a subscription. Excellent resource!
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Article
CNN

Cnn: u.s. Reveals Face of Alleged New Terror Chief

For Students 9th - 10th
This June 15, 2006 article presents Abu Ayyub al-Masri as the possible new leader of al Qaeda in Iraq. Discusses al-Masri's life, and highlights why he may become the new leader in Iraq.
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PBS

Pbs Nova Online: Terror in Space

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides lots of information and pictures for an in-depth look at the Mir Space Station.
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Afghanistan and the War on Terror: Hamid Karzai

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Hamid Karzai and his role in leading Afghanistan.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: The Wounds of March 11th

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explaining that the attack from terrorists in Spain on March 11, 2004 have had bigger political ramifications than physical ones. The party in power was seen as weak on terrorism and therefore lost control of Parliament. [1:36]
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NBC

Msnbc News: Jakarta Blast

For Students 9th - 10th
Site outlines the events of the bombing of the Australian embassy in Indonesia, which killed nine people. A terror group linked to al-Qaeda claimed responsibility. 10 September 2004)
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Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: A Guide to the Nsa Eavesdropping Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
From National Public Radio, the controversy surrounding President Bush's domestic wiretapping program is looked at. Learn what it's all about. Ongoing coverage of the debate is provided.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Martyrdom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Wide Angle, 18-year-old Mohanned Abu Tayyoun discusses the reasons behind his decision to conduct a martyr operation.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Oklahoma City Bombing Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
Two different men, two different trials, and two different outcomes. This CNN article provides in-depth information on the bombing, the suspects, and the trials.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Dirty Bombs, Filthy Weapons

For Students 9th - 10th
Very informative article about dirty bombs, containing a conceptual description of how they are made, along with a discussion of the potential health effects associated with a dirty bomb attack.

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