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Grades 6-8
Grades 9-10
Grades 11-12
Before and After: Asking Questions about Going to War Lesson Details
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OBJECTIVES
In this lesson, students will:
- Look at the War Powers Act and understand what it says
- Research the terms preemptive war, nation building and pacifism
- Write short explanatory paragraphs summarizing the definitions of those terms and their positions favoring or opposing the approach each represents
- Develop a set questions that policy makers should consider before going to war
- Write a letter to each of their representatives in Congress
GRADE LEVELS: 9-10
SUBJECT AREAS
Civics/Government, English/Language Arts, Media Literacy/News Literacy, Political Science, Research Skills, U.S. History
MATERIALS
- Film clips and a way to screen them
- Students will need Internet access for research
ESTIMATED TIME NEEDED
1 1/2-2 class periods
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