Understanding the Iraq War

Global Connections - The Middle East

Created by WGBH Boston and PBS, this site features links to pictures, videos, timeline, 12 themes on the events, trends and issues of the Middle East, and external links. 

Iraq and the War on Terror

At this site you can view 40 of PBS's  Frontline shows on the Iraq War.  Watch the entire 60 minutes programs, or short segments.  Be aware there are graphic and violent images on this site - so preview.  

Iraq-the Reach of War

This NY Times site has lesson plans and materials on Iraq and related issues, including 6 multimedia features on the war. 

Iraq's New Beginning

Scholastic News has five topical lesson plans, along with historical and cultural background on Iraq.

National Discussion & Debate Series- Iraq

Based on a 2007 debate sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, this site explores the topic: "Keeping troops in Iraq is vital for America's national interest in the Middle East."  The debate can be access in various formats. The site contains a lesson plan section with related videos.

Iraq: Country Studies

Library of Congress site on Iraq

Iraq Lesson Plans

PBS Teachers' resources search page  - high school lesson plans on Iraq.