Consider issues of inspiration, planning, provision of weapons, and military assistance. Yet terrorism, its definition, causes, and methods of dealing with it, has rarely been dealt with in high school courses. Islamophobia in the shadow of 911 grades 1012 purpose in this lesson, students will critically analyze various media for manifestations of islamophobia. They should save what they have written for further consideration at the end of lesson three. Gaffney, dnsc, pmhcnsbc, faan as you prepare to teach the lessons in this curriculum, recognize that some of the topics september 11, terrorism may affect students in a variety of ways. America responds classroom resources and lesson plans public broadcasting service pbs the pbs web site gives lesson plans for many relevant topics including understanding afghanistan, civil war, human rights, politics and tole rance. Countries in which terrorist attacks have occurred on or after september 11, 2001. The materials in this package are designed for teachers of high school civics, government or u. Terrorism is a form of massmurderand since it doesnt have a cooling off period, it is not considered by the fbi to be a form of serial murder in a symposium created by the fbi and the national center for the analysis of violent. Introduced as the antiterrorism bill on september 19, 2001, it was signed into law on october 26, 2001 as the uniting and strengthening america by providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism act of 2001, or usa patriot act. Make a daily crime and terrorism activity lesson plan book daily crime and terrorism activity lesson plan book. About us trinity college london is an international exam board with a rich cultural heritage and over 70 years experience in assessing english language proficiency. Oct 29, 2012 this topic helps your students to develop an understanding of the causes and consequences of 911 by placing the events in the broader context of terrorism. There is currently no definition of terrorism that is accepted internationally.
An activity challenges students to demonstrate what theyve learned. T he scale and method of the terrorist attacks on that day have significantly affected the way law enforcement and security operations. A terrorist organization is an illicit clandestine organization that generally consists of plan ners, trainers, and actual bomberskillers. International terrorism united states institute of peace. It examines the political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological advances of the twentieth century and introduces students to the individuals who made history in each decade. America responds classroom resources and lesson plans. It passed by margins of 35766 in the house of representatives and 981 in the senate. Lesson plans california state university, northridge. For example, racially biased groups in the united states often use this tactic in directing. Bbc attorney general eric holder justifies government killing u. Teaching the legacy of lynching in the united states.
Or introduce the lesson by indicating that the term has been in the news a lot in recent. Draw and write crime and terrorism draw and writes. This lesson plan uses a video lesson to summarize domestic and international terrorism for students. Teaching the legacy of lynching in the united states about the lesson plans unit 1. For over seven years the united states has been occupying the lands of islam in the holiest of places, the arabian. Global security, terrorism, and 911 in the classroom guidelines for teaching the lessons in the classroom develop a rationale for the lesson that aligns with your school goals and school curricula examine existing 911 anniversary projects or school wide commemorations. War and terrorism national council for the social studies. Animals played a large role during the conflict known as the great war. Students will continue to have questions about terrorism as our world is everchanging.
The teaching guide is aimed at grades 11 and 12 with the objective of providing teachers wit h lesson plans, bibliographic sources, and factual material to assist them in. This topic helps your students to develop an understanding of the causes and consequences of 911 by placing the events in the broader context of terrorism. This lesson plan is designed to be used in conjunction with the film the fall of fujimori, which provides a revealing look at alberto fujimoris tenyear presidency 19902000 in peru, including details of the hardline strategies used to fight perus war on terrorism. Jan 29, 2017 of muslim americans involved in violent extremism of any kind for instance, charged with plotting terrorism or supporting a terrorist group only 23 percent had family backgrounds in those. Japanese american citizens league developed and coordinated a series of t h r ee teacher workshops held in dearborn, san francisco and houston titled what it means tob e a n a m e r i c a n. The over 60 individuals that piloted the lesson plans in their classroom to.
The faces of communism and terrorism for each question, look for answers at the recommended websites. Billions of people find comfort and solace and peace. Teachers may select portions of this multiday lesson plan for classroom use at their discretion. Islamophobia, terrorism, alqaeda, subnational groups overview islamophobia has been a significant feature in american life going back at least to the early 20th century and the portrayal of muslims in the famous rudolph valentino movie the sheik. September 11th, 2001 was one of the darkest days in american history. Using the power of social media, my fellow american. The islamic supreme council of america has a good definition of what jihad. Free presentations in powerpoint format for american history. The american revolution thus marks the ascendancy of the radicals of the colonies, for the first time effectively united.
The video, print materials, and other resources in this package are intended for use with middle school and high school courses. Our focus on telling the history of 911 through first person narrative has provided educators with a personal and effective way of connecting students to 911. Others may connect the term terrorism to an effort to frighten or intimidate a population. Teaching about terrorism embassy of the united states.
Explain that even though the terrorist attacks of 911 happened 15 years ago, the events continue to. New jersey commission on holocaust education created date. This resource contains lesson ideas and guidance on using the other resources on this page. English language example lesson plans selected entries from the trinity college london lesson plan competition at the. Often students dont truly understand what terrorism means or how to look at historic conflicts and put them in context.
Terrorism is a challenge in countries around the world. How do countries respond to terrorism, what does terrorism look like and why do people commit acts of terrorism. Sponsored by the montgomery maryland county public schools, this is one of a series of lesson plans that uses literature to develop economic and geographic concepts for. Teachers, parents, and immigration advocacy organizations from across the. Students need a good working knowledge of what is going on in the world and how it is affecting them.
Shifting sands, a lesson plan, developed by the choices for the 21st century education program, analyzing the mix of interests and values that have drawn america into the middle east. Lesson plans for high school civics, government and u. Nov 18, 2016 a completely free lesson planning resource developed in partnership with the ucls institute of education. After several hours of surfing, ive selected several sites that could help teachers accomplish three goals. Strategies for teaching about terrorism terrorism is not only a topic present in the north carolina essential standards, coverage of terrorist attacks around the world consistently appear in the media. Most lesson plans are designed for one hour of class time.
American terrorist the oklahoma city bombing grades 79 uss cole attack grades 912 september 11th unit. How do we deal with terrorism lesson planning teaching. Ideas for teaching about terrorism database of k12 resources. Terrorism is a big topic today and is dominating politics and economics.
Bush sent american troops to the chaotic east african nation of somalia. Students explore the oklahoma city bombing tragedy. In this lesson, students examine the history of terrorism. Use this lesson plan to teach your students about terrorism.
More free presentations in powerpoint format about wars. This terrorism in america lesson plan is suitable for 9th grade. In 1882 the united states supreme court declared ku klux klan act unconstitutional. Terrorism multiple choice quiz difficult, but interesting interactive highered. In this lesson, students will examine the investigative tool known as a suspicious activity report sar, which has become the primary datagathering mechanism of the federal government since the terrorist. Objectives extreme forms of islamophobia are readily. In this lesson on us relations, 9th graders select a nation that has recently been involved in terrorism. Museum lesson plans national wwi museum and memorial. Teaching about terrorism and tolerance about the usa. The price of living in a free and open american society grew exponentially after the tragic events of september 11,2001.
What would you do if you found out that someone you knew was a potential terrorist. Terror in america1776 to today exhibition offers teachers. Global security, terrorism, and 911 in the classroom nj. Teaching about terrorism and tolerance when we think of islam, we think of a faith that brings comfort to a billion people around the world. For almost a decade the 911 tribute museum has provided walking tours, guided gallery visits, video conferencing, teacher workshops, and online resources to educators and students. Immigration lesson plans and resources share my lesson. This lesson plan explores the events of 911 and the aftermath. Book units cornerstones of freedom september 11, 2001 grades. This lesson plan involves students reading, writing, listening and speaking. In each instance, terrorists have different and specific motives. Terrorism in america lesson plan for 9th grade lesson planet. Us attorney general justifies terrorism kill policy march 6, 2012 the us has for the first time outlined when it will kill americans who are plotting attacks against the country.
A war without borders was produced by the united states department of state in collaboration with a special committee of social studies educators. Class definition of terrorism and situational analysis lesson plan template and teaching resources. It includes lesson plans and activities for grades 58, lesson plans and activities for grades 712, readings and overviews, timelines, and a glossary. From traditional warfare animals such as horses and dogs to. In an effort to assist teachers in helping their students identify and understand terrorism, the united states institute of peace has developed this threelesson plan, which was completed in november 2001. Terrorism lesson plans and lesson ideas brainpop educators. The afts share my lesson offers a collection of lessons to help teachers educate all students about immigration and to help them reimagining migration create inclusive school communities. To provide teachers with lesson plans, bibliographic sources, and factual material to assist them in teaching students about terrorism contents introduction page 3 lesson i. Using scenarios based on real situations, this lesson helps middle and high school students examine the definition of terrorism and the use of the term terrorism in the media and u. Write 34 sentences answering each question based on what you discover in these websites. For example, how is terrorism different from warfare.
Intimations of terrorism reading with questions student. In this educational resource page you will find lesson plans and teaching tips about social studies learn about terrorists, extremists, al qaeda, iraq, afghanistan, bombing, hijacking and 911. What happened before september 11 pdf, 106 kb, 3 pgs. Granieris presentation diplomacy and the quest for postwar peace and focuses on the application from our world war i experience to the current war on terrorism.
Students will watch two videos, participate in discussion. Ask students to define terrorism in a sentence or two in their notebooks and to give two examples of terrorist acts. While many of the slides are based in concrete fact and give current terrorism a historical context, others exude a. Teaching about terrorism, islam, and tolerance with the. The following essay could be to support the lesson. The september 11, 2001 attack on the united states is not the first time that americans have been the target of terrorism. This comprehensive book presents highlights of each decade from the 1900s to the 1990s.
Security, liberty, and the usa patriot act free lesson plans. Each student will be the expert on this article when they regroup later. As an example, the egyptian state has said attacks on tourist buses or. Explore the full archive, which includes resources and curricula from our many educational partners. At the heart of the lesson are three easytoteach activities or simulations. The causes of the american revolution digital history. Global security, terrorism, and 911 in the classroom guidelines for creating a safe space in the classroom donna a. Terrorism throughout history play video this teacher discusses events that took place decades before 911 and shows how specific historic events in world history can be interpreted as terrorism. In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the september 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the international spy museum has created these lesson plans and activities to support student understanding of the role that intelligence played leading up to, during, and following the events of that day. Bush demanded that the taliban, the islamic group that ran afghanistans government, hand over bin laden. On october 7, 2001, the united states began air strikes on targets in afghanistan connected to bin laden and al qaeda.
The ideas below can be used to teach nc state standards on terrorism, or can be. Ninth graders examine the issues surrounding terrorism. Responding to terrorism steven seltz, urban assembly school for law and justice, brooklyn, ny global issues grade level. To provide teachers with lesson plans, bibliographic sources, and factual. True, this radical ascendancy was of brief duration, but while it lasted an attempt was made to write democratic ideals and theories of government into the laws and constitutions of the american states. It asks people of other backgrounds share a real life story about a muslim friend, neighbor, or colleague that they admire. They will create a poster to show what they have learned. Divide the class into five groups, assigning each one a reading. It would be responsible for thousands of deaths, and would help to weaken the political power of southern blacks and republicans. Bush as the 43rd president of the united states of america returned to.
Lesson plan created from material provided by ronald granieri, executive director, fpri center for the study of america and the west. They work in small groups to create and present a poster regarding the. Class might also discuss whether american acts against native americans. The unit asks high school students to consider the principles and assumptions driving america s expanded presence in.
In this american terrorism lesson, students discuss the event as a class then use the internet to read the biographies of. This lesson plan for grades 910 gives children firsthand accounts and pictures highlighting the roles of service, search and rescue dogs. Institute of peace has developed a three lesson plan entitled teaching guide on international terrorism. Is america justified in fighting the war on terror.
Origin of the word to begin, it seems appropriate to define the term terrorism. Terrorism is a very sensitive subject, and i suggest you look carefully at how its described in this presentation. Here you will find lesson plans and other education resources created by the national wwi museum and memorial. S lavery and inventing the myth of racial difference lesson 1. The lesson plans in this booklet were submitted by workshop participants. What drives some people to resort to using terrorist tactics.
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