Iraq War
These sites are about Iraq and the war in Iraq. Students can find resources to help them analyze and discuss different aspects of this topic. Movies, audio files, editorials, and maps, are provided. Included are eThemes resources on Iraq and helping students understand the war in Iraq.
Grades
- 4,
- 5,
- 6,
- 7,
- 8,
- 9,
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
Links
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BBC Newsround: Iraq
This site for children has "Pictures," "Quizzes," and much more. NOTE: The "Talk" and "Chat" link leads to message boards.
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Country Profile: Iraq
Students can download this 26 page PDF file authored by the Library of Congress. This report contains factual information about Iraqi geography, society, economy, politics, and more.
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Iraq: Country Studies
This site has comprehensive information on various topics. Various researchers in the Library of Congress provide the information in chapter format.
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PBS: Shields and Brooks Debate Iraq War
Students can watch a video of Shields and Brooks and their opinions on the Iraq war.
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PBS: Iraq in Transition
This site has many links to stories on Iraq. There are also several audio files, interactive maps, special features, and lesson plans.
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PBS: Frontline: The First Gulf War
Students can investigate "An Oral History" "War Stories" or "Weapons and Technology." Watch the video "The Dramatic Countdown to War."
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PBS: Frontline: The Long Road to War
This site chronicles the history of America's relationship with Saddam Hussein leading up to the 2003 invasion.
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PBS: Frontline: The Invasion of Iraq
Watch a video on the debate about troop levels for the invasion of Iraq. Students can also explore "Interviews," "A Chronology," and "Analysis."
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PBS: Frontline: Bush's War
Watch the entire two-part series online. NOTE: This site includes banner ads and links to a discussion board.
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Washington Post: Faces of the Fallen
This site has a gallery of the American fatalities in Iraq. Click on "America at War" for more stories. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Wage Peace Campaign
Watch this video "Wage Peace Movie." Click on "10 Reasons Why the US Must Leave Iraq."
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NPR: Iraq
Students can read or listen to many stories about Iraq.
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Operation Desert Fox
Site includes a chronology "From Desert Storm to Desert Fox."
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Refuse and Resist
This site has various news articles on the war in Iraq and the war in Lebanon.
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The Debate
This site proposes that the US went to war with Iraq because of oil interests.
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PollingReport.com
This site has polling results on the question of Bush's handling of the situation in Iraq. NOTE: This site contains ads.
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DOD: Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq
Students can download stability and security reports in PDF format.
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BBC: Death of Saddam Hussein
This site contains a series of articles and video features about the trial and execution of Saddam Hussein. NOTE: This site links to video footage from the actual execution.
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BBC: The Struggle for Iraq
Here is an index of articles about the conflict in Iraq, including photos, interviews, and video clips.
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PBS: Newshour: Obama: Iraq War Over, Troops to Leave by Year's End
Watch or read President Obama's official statement of the end of the U.S. military presence in Iraq. NOTE: This site includes ads and a moderated discussion board.
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eThemes Resource: Helping Students Understand the War in Iraq
These sites have tips to help educators answer students' questions about the war with Iraq. Includes information about identifying students who are upset and advice 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 message to troops.
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eThemes Resource: Country: Iraq
Learn more about Iraq and its geography, people, and culture. Includes the latest news reports on the current conflict, plus information about Saddam Hussein. There are maps, pictures, video clips, lesson plans, and online news sites for kids.
Education Standards
- UT
- NV
