Lesson Plans World History II SOL 16d Terrorism
Standards: The student will demonstrate knowledge of cultural, economic, and social conditions in developed and developing nations of the contemporary world by
Objectives: Analyzing the increasing impact of terrorism.
Lesson Plans: Introduction: A Bell-ringer activity
Notes: Students copy-down and discuss teacher generated notes
Activities: Students complete various in class activities to support learning including video analysis, maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, worksheets, text-book questions, group discussion, KWL Charts etc.
Assessment: Informal, Formal, Exit-Questions, Teacher Questioning. Quizzes, Tests, Projects.
Essential Knowledge:
Examples of international terrorism
• Munich Olympics
• Terrorist attacks in the United States
(e.g., 9/11/2001) motivated by extremism (Osama bin Laden).
• Car bombings
• Suicide bombers
• Airline hijackers
Governmental responses to terrorist activities
• Surveillance
• Review of privacy rights
• Security at ports and airports
• Identification badges and photos
Activities that support lesson plans
Terrorism Analysis chart Questions Questions for use with Chart in World History II Scope and Sequence.
What is Terrorism Reading: Students read an article and answer questions on Terrorism.
Madrid Train Bombing: A reading on the Madrid Train Bombing
American Terrorist Oklahoma City Bombing: A reading on the Oklahoma City Bombing.
A History of Terrorism Schlessinger Media: Questions for use with the Schlessinger Video.
Sept 11th 2001 Terrorist Attack Video: