Young scholars contemplate, discuss and share responses to critical and analytical questions regarding impending war in Iraq. They write persuasive essays arguing the pros and cons of the United States waging war unilaterally.

Students examine human rights abuses. In this contemporary history lesson plan, students investigate violations against human rights during war. Students discuss the work of the Red Cross and Amnesty International in promoting human...

Students explore American foreign policy regarding the war in Iraq. In this Iraq debate lesson plan, students examine videos and documents about the pros and cons of keeping American troops in Iraq.

Learners consider responses to war. In this Iraq War lesson, students listen to their instructor present positive methods of responding to war.

Students analyze America's foreign policy. In this military intervention lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on U.S. military interventions since 1989. Students respond to discussion questions about the...

Students analyze the Bush Doctrine and its effects on foreign policy. In this foreign policy activity, students read and discuss the Bush Doctrine. Students research and debate on whether or not the Bush Doctrine should be part of U.S....

Young scholars consider the responsibilities of American troops. In this Operation Iraqi Freedom instructional activity, students watch video segments regarding the work of the Arkansas National Guard. Young scholars research media...

Students debate the intent of the Iraq war.  In this humanitarian intervention lesson, students each research a view point and defend it in a class room debate.  Students defend the views points of Terry...

Students brainstorm on all the ways in which they are reminded of war in their daily lives and reflect on the increasing presence of war references in television entertainment by reading the article, "Beyond the News, Reminders of War."

High schoolers research the impact of the Iraqi war on the civilian population in Iraq. They read an article, participate in class discussion and consider efforts that are being made to alleviate difficult conditions.

Learners view a documentary about the Iraqi insurgency. They discuss the documentary and comment on what they feel the United State's response should be in a debate format.

Students ask and answer questions about the war with Iraq. Advice is provided on how to help them cope. There are activities to prompt students to discuss their feelings. Other sites let students post their artwork online or send a...

This site provides coverage of the war with Iraq written for teens. Additional content includes student voices and forums.

In this July 17, 2003 archived article, NPR reports the distribution of $100 stipends to Iraqi military personnel who are willing to sign a de-Baathification statement and cooperate with coalition forces.

A September 30, 2002 article from USA Today is a pre-war discussion of whether or not the US should go to war with Iraq. A list of discussion questions follows th article. This PDF resource requires Adobe Reader.