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- The
Topic:
- Terrorism
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Use caution when
accessing the following websites with your students.
The links and contents are likely to be revised as new
information about terrorism becomes
available.
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- Easier - Terrorism
is the use of threats and violence to frighten or
alarm people.
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Terrorists murder and kidnap people, set off bombs,
hijack airplanes, set fires, and commit other
serious attacks and crimes. Most terrorist groups
have a small number of members. Unlike ordinary
criminals, their goals are not to acquire money or
some other form of personal gain. Terrorists attack
people who oppose their cause or objects that
symbolize such opposition.
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- Terrorist acts are committed for a variety of
reasons. Some terrorist groups support a particular
political philosophy. Other organizations represent
ethnic groups seeking liberation from governments
in power. Terrorist dictators employ violence to
frighten or eliminate their opposition. Terrorists
believe the threat or use of violence is the best
way to create fear, gain publicity and notoriety,
and increase support for their causes.
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- America
Responds from PBS
- http://www.pbs.org/americaresponds/
- This site provides coverage of the event and
information on the World Trade Center, bin Laden,
and the future of war.
- Related Websites:
- 2) American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee
http://www.adc.org/
- 3) Counterterrorism from U.S. Department of
State http://www.state.gov/s/ct/
- 4) Dealing With the Terrorist Attacks from
Kids Health http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/misc/terrorist_attacks.html
- 4) How to Help After the Terrorist Attacks from
Kids Health http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/misc/attacks_help.html
- 5) Hunting Bin Laden from PBS http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/binladen/
- 6) Response to Terrorism from U.S.
Department of State
- http://usinfo.state.gov/topical/pol/terror/
- 7) World Shares U.S. Grief from CNN
- http://www.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/europe/09/13/world.response/index.html
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- Counter-Terrorism
Page
- http://www.terrorism.net/home.asp
- This is an online resource for those interested
in, working in, or studying the areas of terrorism,
counter-terrorism, and violent nationalist
movements.
- Related Websites:
- 2) Counterterrorism at About.com
- http://search.about.com/fullsearch.htm?meta=rs&terms=Counterterrorism
- 3) 1st Spot Terrorism and Counter-terrorism
http://xunil.hypermart.net/topic_terrorism.html
- 4) Counter-Terrorism from the Jewish Virtual
Library
- http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/Terrorism/countertoc.html
- 5) Counter-Terrorism from the Virtual World
of Intelligence (Links-site)
- http://www.virtualfreesites.com/covert.counter.html
- 6) Office of Counterterrorism from U.S.
Department of State
- http://www.state.gov/www/global/terrorism/index.html
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- Terrorism
from Webnds
- http://www.users.fl.net.au/~nds/terror.html
- This links-site that connects to articles and
resources on terrorism in general, law enforcement,
investigation of terrorist activities, and many
other related topics.
- Related Websites:
- 2) Terrorism from About.com http://conspiracies.about.com/cs/terrorism/
- 3) Terrorism from the Anti-Defamation
League http://www.adl.org/main_terrorism.asp
- 4) Terrorism from the Jewish Virtual
Library
- http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/Terrorism/terrortoc.html
- 5) Terrorism from the Virtual World of
Intelligence
- http://www.virtualfreesites.com/covert.terrorism.html
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- Terrorism
Research Center
- http://www.terrorism.com/index.shtml
- This website is provided by an organization
dedicated to informing the public of the phenomena
of terrorism and information warfare. It features
essays and thought pieces on current issues, as
well as links to other terrorism documents,
research and resources.
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- After visiting several of the
websites, complete one or more of the
following activities on the study of
terrorism.
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- Hug a Hero. Write a "thank you
story or poem" that speaks to a particular
hero you've read about (such as a
volunteer worker, police officer,
firefighter, or medical worker) or one
that you invent from a combination of many
people who participated in the World Trade
Center Recovery.
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- Create a Comparison. People
have compared the World Trade Center and
Pentagon tragedies to the attack on Pearl
Harbor. Others have compared the attacks
to other historical events. Create your
own comparisons. Create a Venn Diagram
showing your comparison.
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- Build a Memory Book. Create a
scrapbook or collage that traces the
events of a terrorist attack. Write about
what each item means to you.
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- Write a Word Poem. Using a word
such as liberty, freedom, or peace, create
a word poem that expresses your feelings
about terrorism.
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- Create a Symbol. People are
donating blood, wearing ribbons, lighting
candles, and planting trees to show their
global support for peace. Invent your own
symbol. What does it mean? How would you
share it with others?
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- Explain the Terror. Many
people, particularly children, are fearful
of terrorism. Create a picture book that
would explain terrorism to younger
children.
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- Teach Tolerance. Terrorists are
often a radical group within a larger
political or religious organization. Our
world is a diverse place. Brainstorm ways
to support those people who might be
discriminated against as a result of a
focus on a particular group. For example,
many people are targeting all Arabs for
crimes of a few terrorists. How can we
prevent this?
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- Address the Issues. What are
the key issues regarding the problem of
global terrorism? Select an issue and
debate a specific issue.
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- Create a Combat Terrorism Poster.
Use the websites on this page to learn
more about terrorism. Create a poster
showing ways to combat terrorism.
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- The Face of Terrorism.
Terrorism can take many forms. Create a
list of the many forms of terrorism and
learn more about this issue. Create a web
page to share with other students that
will help people become more informed
about this type of terrorism and what
people can do about it.
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- Consider a New Type of War.
Many people are talking about terrorism
being a "new kind of war." Do you agree or
disagree? How is terrorism like and unlike
the wars we've fought in the past? Email a
class in another country that has
experience with terrorism such as a class
in the Middle East, South America, or
Africa. Use epals
to find a class.
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- Discuss the Making of a
Terrorist. Explore the people involved
with terrorist activities. Write about the
characteristics of the people who
participate in terrorism. Create a profile
of a person who might particulate in this
type of activity. Discuss these profiles
and their implications.
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- Debate Rights versus Protection.
As terrorism becomes an increasing
threat, people are discussing the issue of
"rights versus protection." In other
words, many government agencies are
talking about limiting public information
access, increasing security, and other
actions that might reduce civil liberties.
Do you agree or disagrees with these
limitations? Debate a particular issue
such as the right to information about
troop movements.
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- Visualize Terrorism. Using
software such as 'Inspiration,'
construct a concept map that shows the
terms and relationships that are
encompassed by terrorism. Think in terms
of all kinds/forms of terrorism. Expand
your web to include all the terms,
phrases, and concepts that you see are
involved. Can you convert your graphic to
a large poster for public display?
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- Complete A WebQuest Related To
Terrorism. Follow or adapt the
procedures found at one of the following
webQuest sites:
- 1) Recourse to Violence by J. Elliott
(Grades 9-12) http://www.dlcwest.com/~southey/RECOURSE.HTM
- 2) Domestic and International
Terrorism (Grade 10) by C. Miccinilli
- http://www.ramsey.k12.nj.us/webquest/projects/rhs/socialstudies/terrorquest/
- 3) Middle East Peace by E. Molina
(Grades 9-12)
- http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/emolina/webquest/theintroduction.htm
- 4) One Man's Freedom Fighter is
Another Man's Terrorist by D. MacDonald
(Grades 7-9)
- http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/one_man_freedom/
- 5) Peace in The Middle East: A
WebQuest by Mr. Barnwell (Grade 7)
- http://www.acsamman.edu.jo/~ms/mepeace/index.html
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- Websites By Kids For Kids
- Modern
Terrorism (2000 ThinkQuest Internet
Challenge)
- http://library.thinkquest.org/C002609/index1.htm
- Terrorism has been a part of human history
since the beginning of time. Though its objectives
have always been the same, to use terror in
pursuing political or social agendas, its power has
never been as frighteningly high as it is now. In
this brave new age we live in, are we prepared to
face this ever-present threat to peace and
society?
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- More Websites on Terrorism
- Basics:
Combatting Terrorism
- http://www.terrorism.com/terrorism/basics.shtml
- There is much confusion over what terrorism is
and is not. The following is an essay from the US
Army's Command & General Staff College in Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas. The essay explains the basics
of terrorism and details the US policy towards this
phenomenon.
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- Biological
Terrorism from Radio National
(Background Briefing, August 29, 1999)
- http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/bbing/stories/s48674.htm
- This radio program investigates the threat of
biological weapons.
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- CATO
Institute
- http://www.cato.org/
- The Institute provides comments on military
options, defense budget implications and civil
liberties issues in response to Tuesday's (Sept.
11, 2001) terrorist attacks.
- Related Section:
- 2) CATO on Terrorism http://www.cato.org/current/terrorism/
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- Defining
International Terrorism at E Law,
Murdoch Univ. Electronic Journal of Law
- http://www.murdoch.edu.au/elaw/issues/v6n1/obote-odora61.html
- This scholarly paper summarizes the definitions
of terrorism.
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- Terrorism
in the United States from the Federal
Bureau of Investigation
- http://www.fbi.gov/publications/terror/terroris.htm
- This site contains pdf files of the reports of
terrorist activities around the globe from 1996 to
1999.
- Related Websites:
- 2) Patterns of Global Terrorism from U.S.
Department of State
- http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/pgtrpt/2000/
- 3) Terrorism from the Centre for Defence and
International Security Studies
- http://www.cdiss.org/terror.htm
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- Backgrounder:
Terrorism from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency
- http://www.fema.gov/library/terror.htm
- This article summarizes the U.S. policies prior
to Sept. 11, 2001.
- Related Websites:
- 2) Counterterrorism from U.S. Department of
State
- http://www.state.gov/www/global/terrorism/index.html
- 3) Fact Sheet: Terrorism from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency
- http://www.fema.gov/library/terrorf.htm
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- Special
Report: Oklahoma City by R. L. Arnold,
Disaster Recovery Journal
- http://www.drj.com/special/ok.html
- Wednesday April 19, 1995 started like any other
day for the residents of Oklahoma City. People were
just beginning their daily routine when suddenly,
the unimaginable happened.
- Related Websites:
- 2) Oklahoma Bombing Chronology from the
Washington Post
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/oklahoma/stories/chron.htm
- 3) Oklahoma City Tragedy from CNN
http://www.cnn.com/US/OKC/
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- Websites for Parents (And Teachers)
- When
Hate Hits Home: Talking to Your Kids About
Terrorism
- http://www.tolerance.org/news/article_tol.jsp?id=272
- In the wake of the terrorist attacks against
the United States, Tolerance.org consulted leading
national experts, Judith Myers-Smalls and Dr. Robin
Goodman, to prepare this report.
- Related Website:
- 2) Attack on the U.S.: Guidelines for Parents
by R. F. Goodman
- http://www.AboutOurKids.org/articles/crisis_parents.html
- 3) Helping Kids Cope in a Time of Crisis and
Fear by K. Abel
- http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,20-25598,00.html
- 4) Helping Your Children Cope with the News of
Reported Terrorist Attacks by L. Jana
- http://www.aol.drspock.com/article/0,1510,6150+++,00.html
- 5) Talking to Children About Violence by S.
Marans from CNN
- http://www.cnn.com/2001/COMMUNITY/09/13/marans/index.html
- 6) Talking With Kids: About Terrorism by R. F.
Goodman
- http://www.talkingwithkids.org/twk-news-terror-dom-tips.htm
- 7) Talking to Kids About Terrorism or Acts of
War by R. F. Goodman http://www.AboutOurKids.org/articles/war.html
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- Helping
Children Cope with A National Tragedy at
the American Psychiatric Association
- http://www.psych.org/public_info/childrentragedy.cfm
- Here suggestions are provided to families for
talking with their children about the recent
terrorist attacks in New York and Washington,
D.C.
- Related Website:
- 2) Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for
Recovering From Disasters and Other Traumatic
Events from the American Psychological Association
http://helping.apa.org/daily/traumaticstress.html
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- Resources
for Educators and Parents Regarding the Tragedy of
September 11th from Education
Planet
- http://www.educationplanet.com/learninglinks/27463
- This links-page connects to a number of lesson
plans and web resources that provide advice for
teachers and parents on how to help and communicate
with children regarding the tragic events of
September 11th.
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- Websites for Teachers
- Attack
on the U.S.: Guidelines for Teachers in the
Classroom by R. Gallagher
- http://www.AboutOurKids.org/articles/crisis_teachers.html
- Depending upon their age, their personalities,
and their family's experience, children are likely
to be worried, scared, and concerned about their
future, their family's future, and the future of
our country. Here are some guidelines for dealing
with the children during this time.
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- Beyond
Blame: Reacting to the Terrorist Attack
(Grades 6-12) at the Education
- Development Center
- http://www.edc.org/spotlight/schools/beyondblame.htm
- This curriculum features 3 lessons designed to
sitmulate reflection, discussion, and writing: (1)
What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here?, (2)
Has the Past Been Just, and (3) How Can You Prevent
Injustices?
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- Examining
terrorism against the United States from
CNN
- http://fyi.cnn.com/2001/fyi/lesson.plans/09/19/terrorism.history/
- The September 11, 2001 attack on the United
States is not the first time that Americans have
been the target of terrorism. In this lesson,
students examine the history of terrorism against
the United States at home and abroad to produce a
mini-history book.
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- Global
Terrorism: Where is It Occurring and What's Being
Done? by B.A. Bieda from the
- Social Studies School Service (Grades
6-12)
- http://socialstudies.com/c/@ubUvTGT768ub6/Pages/terrorism.html
- This unit plan engages students in a web
activity using on line sources to explore the loci
of global terrorism, and security measures for
counterterrorism.
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- Helping
Children Cope: Teacher Resources for Talking About
Tragedy, Curriculum
- Article from Education World
- http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr369.shtml
- As the United States deals with the aftermath
of the worst terrorist attack in its history,
teachers will play a critical role in how children
handle these events. This list of websites will
help teachers discuss these tragedies with
students.
- Related Website at Education World:
- 2) Attack on America: Explaining the
Inexplicable to Your Students (Lesson Planning
Article)
- http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson244.shtml
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- Killing
For A Cause by K. Kohl and J. Kahn (Grades
6-12) from the New York Times
- http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20010117wednesday.html
- In this lesson, students research various
international terrorist attacks, looking for the
motivation of the perpetrators. After reading and
analyzing an article on the training of extremist
Islamic fighters in Afghanistan, students then
discuss terrorism and ways the international
community might respond to discourage future
terrorist acts.
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- Lesson
Plans and Resources About Terrorism from
KidsClick
- http://www.kidsclick.org/terrorismlessons.html
- This links-page connects to lesson plans and
web resources for teaching about terrorism.
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- Nation
United from AOL@School
- http://school.aol.com/teachers/focus3.adp
- This excellent site contains a large collection
of articles, resources, and lessons related to the
September 11th terrorist attacks.
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- Scholastic's
America Unites
- http://teacher.scholastic.com/newszone/specialreports/under_attack/teacher.htm
- This excellent resource for parents and
teachers provides lots of ideas and resources for
dealing with the issue of terrorist attacks. It
includes interviews, handouts, and links to current
resources.
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- Talking
About the Terrorist Attacks
- http://school.discovery.com/conversations/attacks1.html
- On this page you'll find ideas for talking to
children about the terrorist attacks.
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Annette
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Larry
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