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India: Is Terrorism Hurting the Economy?
Students investigate the effect of terrorism on the Indian economy. They conduct research on terrorist activity in India, create a timeline, and participate in a summit between Indian and Pakistan.
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The Rise of Islamist Terrorist Groups
Pupils analyze the rise of Islamist terrorism. In this terrorism lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the growth of Al Quaeda and other terror groups. Pupils respond to discussion questions...
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Al Qaeda & the Taliban: What threat to the U.S.?
Students examine the War on Terror. In this national security lesson, students read articles about the War on Terror and President Obama's foreign policy. Students respond to discussion questions and debate the presence of U.S. troops...
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Through Many Lenses: How are Countries Depicted by the Media?
If you plan to utilize the ABC miniseries, "The Path to 9/11" in your classroom, consider incorporating media literacy and research skills. After (or while) learners view the series, they discuss ways information can differ from source...
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India and Pakistan: a Simulation of Outcomes
Students become aware of world conflicts and how conflict resolution is used to minimize threats around the world. They analyze a current world conflict and utilize conflict resolution strategies to determine a viable peace initiative.
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In Search of Al Qaeda
Students locate the Middle Eastern countries and capitals visited by Frontline reporters. They read online dispatches by the journalists, and complete a student assignment sheet.
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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...
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Gauri and Prithvi: Nuclear South Asia
Students examine South Asian relations. In this international affairs lesson, students explore the relationship between India and Pakistan as they participate in role play activities and conduct research regarding the relations among...
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I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
Use the contemporary story of the youngest-ever nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize to teach the power of autobiographies.
ProCon
Drone Strikes Overseas
Should the United States continue the practice of using drone strikes abroad? Readers explore the top pro and con arguments in preparation for a debate or discussion about the topic. They read about the history of drone strikes, view a...
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Osama Bin Laden
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Osama Bin Laden and then complete a variety of activities including spelling, synonym matches, and scrambled sentences.
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Through Many Lenses: How are Countries Depicted By the Media
Students read various sources about a country to understand viewpoints about that country. In this country lesson, students recognize that different sources portray different organizations differently. Students compare how different...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Politics of Pakistan
Excellent PBS site that reports on current events in Pakistan. Be sure to use the menu on the right hand side which includes a timeline of Pakistan divided into these major themes: Independence, Nuclear Ambitions, Fighting Terrorism, and...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: India and Pakistan in the Wake of the Mumbai Attacks
Interactive lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to understand the circumstances surrounding the Mumbai terrorist attacks while examining the historical relationship between India and Pakistan. Note: Some media resources may...
Council of Foreign Relations
Foreign Affairs: A False Choice on Pakistan
A thorough and comprehensive analysis of American - Pakistani relations by Daniel Markey, a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. In this July 2007 piece Markey advises the U.S. government to nurture its relations with...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: The Isi and Terrorism: Behind the Accusations
While Pakiston requests US militant aid, is it actually supporting terrorism? Read about Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), who controls it, who it is accountable to and what it really stands for. Report is dated 4 May 2011.
Other
New America Foundation: The Battle for Pakistan
This site discusses counter-terrorism and the conflict in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province, utilizing a number of primary source documents by a variety of authors to emphasize further the violence taking place in the country....
BBC
Bbc: Week of 6 9 14: Taliban Claim Deadly Attack on Karachi Airport
Learn about the latest terrorist attack in Pakistan, for which the Taliban is claiming responsibility. Includes video.
BBC
Bbc: Islamabad's Red Mosque
An informative BBC report on the significance of the Islamabad's Red Mosque to Pakistan's Islamic fundamentalist movement. Provides context for understanding the July 2007 siege of the mosque. (7/27/2007)
BBC
Bbc: Indian Parliament Attack Kills 12
A BBC report describes the Indian Parliament attack of December 13, 2001, and the circumstances surrounding it.
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor: Where's Osama? Do We Care?
This article (published June 27, 2002) takes a look at why we are still unable to locate Osama bin Laden. Content also explores his continued importance in the War on Terror.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Death of Osama Bin Laden
Detailed facts and information on the events leading to the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 2, 2011.