Modern Day Terrorism

1. Modern Day Terrorism

2. “This is not a battle between the United States of America and terrorism, but between the free and democratic world and terrorism.” Tony Blair • “If we like them, they’re freedom fighters, if we don’t like them, they’re terrorists, in the unlikely case we can’t make up our minds, they’re temporarily only guerillas.” Carl Sagan • “If inciting people to do that (9/11) is terrorism, and if killing those who kill our sons is terrorism, then let history be witness that we are terrorists.” Osama bin Laden October, 2001 Three Perspectives

3. Are you teaching about Terrorism? How do you approach the subject?

4. Modern day terrorism is part of our globalized reality- expresses tensions between world views (political, economic, religious) • Modern day acts of terror have become events that shape Americans’ lives. • Current/ future government policies are shaped by terrorism. (Patriot Act, Defense bills, International Relationships). • Terrorism related events dominate the news. (NSA spying, document leaks). • Exposes extreme political views by radicals at home. Why Teach Terrorism…

5. What is a concept lesson? • A concept lesson is a strategy that allows students to explore a difficult and abstract topic through exploration and critical thinking. • A deductive approach to making meaning of a complex concept but commonly used word (culture, technology, isolationism, citizenship etc) • An interactive lesson where students work collaboratively to make meaning and refine their understanding. Introducing Terrorism with a Concept Lesson

6. Read definitions using the word terrorism. • List at least twelve words that come to mind when thinking of the word terrorism. • With a partner, share your list to fill in the remaining empty boxes • With your partner, create 4-5 categories using all of your words from the boxes above. • With your partner, create a definition of terrorism using the categories you created. Terrorism Concept Lesson

7. Teaching Terrorism within different courses…

8. AfricaUnit: • There is a growing presence of terrorists in North Africa. • To show students that terrorism in Africa is different in some aspects than in the U.S. Terrorism in Africa is also a human rights issue in some countries. • Cold Case: Al- Shabaab/ Al Qaeda 9th Grade Geography

9. Terrorism is a Global Event: it encompasses many centuries and locations. • Dispelling Myths: • Many students believe that terrorism in a modern problem, when in fact it has existed for centuries. • Many students also believe that terrorism is unique to America and our enemies, when in fact it exists all around the world and in many instances excludes America. • …Bin Laden’s Fatwa coming soon! 10th Grade World History

10. Focus on 9/11 and The Government’s Response Since: • Students need a good understanding of the Patriot Act and other laws that have been enacted since 9/11 and how those shape the policy, perceptions, and public opinion. • DBQ: American Rights & The Patriot Act 11th Grade US History

11. In We the People, my focus on terrorism is how laws, past and present, have challenged the Constitution since 9/11. • A primary goal of my lessons is to allow students to decide if and how the Constitution and the people are impacted by laws or actions of the government. • Discussion Lesson: Civil Liberties & Fighting Terrorism 12th Grade US Government (We the People)

12. Bin Laden’s Fatwa is a great document to do as a close read. It helps student dive deeply into one of the founding documents that explains why Muslims are and should be angered by U.S. policies and what to do about it. • This document lays out the justification why many groups such as Al’ Qaeda commit terrorist acts toward the U.S. • It is especially interesting because it represents and defends the opposing view point. Bin Laden’s Fatwa: A Close Read

13. The Close Reading Method: • A primary strategy within CCSS • Goal is to make complex and rich text accessible to all students through intentional reading, vocabulary, textual analysis, discussion, and writing strategies. • Detailed explanation of strategy available on our Edmodo site. • Lets take a look at the Fatwa…. • Read silently to line 28. Bin Laden’s Fatwa: A Close Read

14. Who is Allah and what evidence from the text suggests who he is? • What does bin Laden mean in line 13 when he refers to “The Crusader armies spreading in it like locusts, eating its riches and wiping out its plantations?” • Who is bin Laden’s audience for the Fatwa? How do you know? • On lines 18-19, bin Laden introduces the significance of current events and reminds readers of three facts (claims) everyone knows. What are those three facts? • What is bin Laden’s first claim and what evidence does he use to support it? Close Read Questions

15. Writing Prompt: In order to motivate his audience to respond to his directive, Bin Laden uses history, logic, religion, and word choice to justify his fatwa. Locate each by completing the graphic organizer. Once you have all the information, determine which technique is most effective by ranking your choices 1 – 4. Writing Prompt

16. How does using a complex text like this enhance student knowledge about modern day terrorism? • What did you learn from reading bin Laden’s Fatwa? • What do you think your students will gain from reading it? • Where and how can you incorporate modern day terrorism into your existing curriculum? • Questions??? Reflection