The War in Afghanistan
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson using Newsweek magazine covers to teach the history of the war in Afghanistan.
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The War in Afghanistan
The War in Afghanistan Teacher Guide
The War in Afghanistan Student Reading
The War in Afghanistan Glossary
The War in Afghanistan Student Handout (Color Images)
The War in Afghanistan Student Handout (Postscript)
The War in Afghanistan Assessment
The War in Afghanistan - PowerPoint
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Playlist: The U.S. at War and Peace: American Revolution to the War in IraqKit: Media Constructions of War: A Critical Reading of History
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Relevant Subject Area(s)
Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, SociologyGrade Level(s)
High School, CollegeMedia Type(s)
Informational Text, News - Print, PhotographAuthor(s)
Chris SperryView Standards
Resource Standard Common Core ELA StrandReading: History Social Studies (RH), Speaking and Listening (SL)