Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. Assess how civilians in Serbia and in the United States have been affected by the NATO air strikes on Serbia. While Some Americans Are Saying, Just Shoot the Man . Analyze the very different reactions to the air strikes on Serbia expressed in the featured article and the effects of the air strikes on the countries morale. The special offers articles, a timeline of events, a map of former Yugoslavia, a quiz on the Balkan conflict, several related classroom lesson plans, and more.
Students then share their responses.
Be sure to correct any misinformation that students may have regarding the air strikes and the past and present events in the Balkan region. Students may find it helpful for you to pose some specific questions as a springboard for their writing. You may want to review certain discussion questions or ask students to respond to quotations from different sections of the article. Encourage students to focus on how public opinion affects and reflects the overall morale and attitudes in a country. Students will be evaluated based on written journal response, participation in class discussion, and reflective essay.