7th 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 reasons for your choice 5 minutes ID: 321606
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Terrorism
7th Grade UBD - Unit 3 - TerrorismSlide2
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)Slide3
Partner Activity
Work with a neighbor and compare your answer with theirs. What things are the same and what things are different?
(3 minutes)Slide4
Eyewitness To History
Reading Activity- Eyewitness To History 8Slide5
War On Terrorism
Video- War On TerrorismSlide6
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.Slide7
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.Slide8
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. Slide9
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.”. Slide10
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?Slide11
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?Slide12
Terrorism
Is an unlawful act of violence.
Intimidates governments or societies.
Goal is to achieve political, religious or ideological objectives.Slide13
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.Slide14
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.Slide15
Prevention of Terrorism
Primary prevention:
Education
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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.Slide16
Prevention of Terrorism
Secondary prevention:
Establish surveillance and a monitoring system on terrorism attacks.
Improve protective systems for citizens.Slide17
Methods of Terrorism
Firearms
Explosive and Incendiary Devices
Chemical Agents
Biological Agents
Nuclear WeaponSlide18
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
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Understanding Others
Reading Handout- Understanding Others Slide20
Enrichment Activity
Quotes ActivitySlide21
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)Slide22
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)