Terrorism7th Grade UBD - Unit 3 - Terrorism

Reach Into Your Background

List at least four questions you have about what terrorism is and why it exists. Which question do you consider most important to answer? Explain the reason(s) for your choice. (5 minutes)

Partner Activity

Work with a neighbor and compare your answer with theirs. What things are the same and what things are different?

(3 minutes)

Eyewitness To HistoryReading Activity- Eyewitness To History 8

War On TerrorismVideo- War On Terrorism

Attack on America

In a attack against the United States, terrorists hijacked commercial passenger jets and cashed them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands of innocent people.

The Horror

Terrorism seeks to hurt a few people and to scare a lot of people in order to make a point.

It is an unlawful act of violence. Intimidates governments or

societies. Goal is to achieve political,

religious or ideological objectives.

The World is in Shock

After the 9/11 attack, people in Israel lined up to donate blood, light candles, grieve the dead, and fly the American flag.

A national day of mourning was declared as all Israeli flags are lowered to half mast, in respect and sympathy for the American tragedy.

The World is in Shock

The Israeli government was among the first to offer a search and rescue team to help with the rescue efforts.

Streets in Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem were renamed “Pentagon Rd.” and “New York St.”.

But Some People Did Not Grieve

Every decent, honest person should ask why.

Why are these people celebrating the death of so many innocent people?

How can they be so happy just because American citizens died?

Where does this hatred come from?

What is Terrorism

What is it? Where does it

come from? Why is it used? How can we

prevent it? What do we fear

about terrorism?

Terrorism

Is an unlawful act of violence.

Intimidates governments or societies.

Goal is to achieve political, religious or ideological objectives.

Early History of Terrorism

Terror has been used to achieve political ends and has a long history. As a resistance to Roman occupation, terrorists killed Roman soldiers and destroyed Roman property.

Terror was used to resist occupation.

Modern History of Terrorism

Anarchists were seen in the late 19th century.

Individual terrorism: The use of selective terror against

an individual in order to bring down a government, ex. Lincoln assassination .

Propaganda by deeds …terrorists acts Terrorism became tool of

communication, propaganda.

Prevention of Terrorism

Primary prevention: Education!!! Understand the differences in cultures, religions,

beliefs and human behaviors. Think of the peace, freedom and equality of all

human beings, not just “my group of people.” Eliminate the root of terrorism.

Prevention of Terrorism

Secondary prevention: Establish surveillance and a monitoring system on terrorism attacks.

Improve protective systems for citizens.

Methods of Terrorism

Firearms

Explosive and

Incendiary Devices

Chemical Agents

Biological Agents

Nuclear Weapon

Conclusion

Terrorism is an unlawful act. Terrorism has a long history of being used to achieve

political, religious and ideological objectives. Terrorism can be conducted through firearms, explosive

devices and biological, chemical, nuclear materials. The risk of dying from terrorism is much lower than that

from motor vehicles, smoking, and alcoholic beverages.

Understanding Others Reading Handout- Understanding Others

Enrichment ActivityQuotes Activity

Independent Activity

What has been the

“muddiest” point so

far in this lesson? That

is, what topic remains

the least clear to you?

(4 minutes)

Partner Activity Work with a

neighbor and compare your muddiest point with theirs. Compare what things are the same and what things are different? (3 minutes)