Rebuilding Iraq has taxed government and the private sector as well. Frontline looks at the contractors who have cast their lot with Iraq. Authors look at their challenges and the advantages and disadvantages of working in Iraq. Program aired in 2005 with updates online in 2006.

A scholarly article in which the author discusses the recent archaeological discoveries that have allowed us to construct a picture of the world of the early Christians. These findings include ancient manuscripts, ancient inscriptions and more.

A 2006 comprehensive examination of the Taliban's resurgence. Available online in high quality video or in a text only format. Also includes a teachers guide.

Visit this PBS site before getting a credit card. Read the "Eight Things A Credit Card User Should Know" and find out what the real cost can be to use one. Take the credit card quiz to see how much you learned.

Read a brief history of the founding and need for the institution of the independent counsel. Learn who the "father of independent counsel law" is, and what was happening in American history which warranted the creation of this special investigative counsel.

News stories are expanded to include analysis and world-wide ramifications. Students can click on a region to browse current stories.

This web-article is an interview given to PBS from Tariq Aziz, Saddam Hussein's main foreign policy advisor. He explains how he got involved in politics, his relation to Saddam Hussein, Iraq, and relations between Iraq & U.S. and the rest of the world. This Frontline show aired in 2000.

This documentary was created 25 years after the first AIDs diagnosis. It looks back at the scientific and medical challenges of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the political battles engendered by the crisis. This resource also includes timeline, map, interviews and a range of other resources are available. Requires Adobe Flash. (4 hours, in seven segments.)

Impressive and interactive site from Frontline that has a plethora of information, activities, photos, video and other resources on the 2000 election. This site concentrates on the candidates and issues preceding the actual election. Wonderful one-stop site for those who are researching or putting together multi-media presentations.

This site looks at President Karzai's government and how it is being run. (28 October 2008)

This lesson plan from the PBS series Frontline forces students to consider whether abortion is a a federal or state issue. Downloadable materials are available.

The 1991 beating of Rodney King has had ramifications to this very day. PBS interviews people that were totally involved in the case for their thoughts on the legacy of this incident.

Following the Gettridge Clan, Frontline looks into the impact Hurricane Katrina brought and how the family members have survived.

This reflective analysis of Hurricane Katrina probes the lessons learned from this natural disaster. Topics addressed include preparedness, communication and leadership. The site includes video footage of the hurricane.

Strategies to help students recognize the difference between fact and opinion provided by a standardized test preparation site intended for fourth grade. Includes teaching ideas such as analyzing facts and opinions in newspapers, and opinion/ proof notes.

Students practice multiple-choice problems with factors and divisibility.

Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.

This page lists and explains 18 of the most commonly used logical fallacies. "The name of each fallacy is followed by a brief description and an example from the field of psychology."

This site contains a wealth of information about logical fallacies (flawed logic) and gives detailed explanations of some of the most common forms, which are listed in a menu along the left hand side of the page. Since many of these fallacies go by different names, it might be a good idea to look through a number of entries if you are looking for an explanation of a specific term. Most of this site is written at a fairly high reading level, so older students would definitely get more out of it.

Go to page 7 of this teacher's guide to find dinosaur root words. These can be used to make flashcards. Many of these roots are found in English words. Choose some of these root words and identify at least one corresponding English word.