Curated OER
World History/Current Events Activity
Students define the term terrorist, and examine how terrorist methods are used to promote fear and endanger the lives of innocent individuals. They analyze why President Bush has declared war on terrorism, and write essays on terrorism.
Curated OER
"Open Mic" - Giving Creative Expression To The Connection Between The Japanese American Internment, September 11, And Our Rights Today
Young scholars explore the similarities of the Japanese-American experience in WWII and Arab-American experience in post-September 11 US policy. They create presentations on their reflections and express themselves through poetry, dance,...
Curated OER
On the Table
Students act as delegates to the Russia-NATO summit in Reykjavik, Iceland by researching and drafting position papers on six topics of interest to NATO.
Other
Interactive Publishing: September 11 Archive
This site presents a collection of screenshots from over 200 news sites taken on September 11th and 12th and serves to provide an accurate representation of what material was produced as the tragedy unfolded. Click on a screenshot to see...
A&E Television
Biography: Osama Bin Laden
This resource provides a multi-page overview of the life and rule of Osama bin Laden. Read about his upbringing, his leading of the jihad movement, his hatred of America, and the various terrorist attacks he has taken part in or led.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Al Qaeda
Discover interesting facts and information about Al-Qaeda, the international, radical Islamic group, famously led by Osama Bin Laden.