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Lesson Plans
Interpreting "Fractured Lands" through Geometric Art
This art lesson is an examination of the conflict in the Middle East. Students will learn about the basics of Islamic Art, and create their own artwork to contribute positively to this global crisis.
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Egypt's Deadly Infrastructure
Egypt’s infrastructure has real life costs for its citizens, and requires targeted and accountable...
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Pulitzer Center Update
Washington University’s 'Student Life' Reports on Hadley, Albright Visit
Washington University's Student Life reported on the panel discussion of Stephen Hadley and...
February 9, 2017 -
After years of the raging wars in Iraq and Syria, most people still think the conflicts are about...
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This global affairs lesson plan engages students in Scott Anderson's "Fractured Lands," a gripping examination into the unraveling of the modern Middle East through the stories of six individuals.
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Lesson Plans
Arab Spring Mini Unit and Final Assessment
This unit plan, designed for high school freshmen, analyzes the Arab Spring in the context of the French and Haitian revolutions.
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These lesson plans present close reading, writing, discussion, and hands-on activities that explore "Fractured Lands: How the Arab World Came Apart," Scott Anderson's New York Times Magazine story.
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Pulitzer Center Update
Chicago High School Devotes Eight Weeks to "Fractured Lands"
A 9th grade teacher describes how exploring "Fractured Lands" provided her students with a much...
November 7, 2016