Terrorism

= = Image Detective - Who? What? Where? Why important to know My connections to this TWA Hijacking.......to follow.

[|ABC News - Syria Helps to Negotiate Hostage Crisis] M [|ore info on this hijacking]

**Essential Questions:** > == EQ 3 Is it possible to be completely objective? ==
 * == EQ 1. Does one country have the right to intervene in the affairs of another? ==
 * == EQ 2 Can the end justify the means? ==
 * == EQ 4 How can conflicts in one part of the world impact the rest of the world? ==
 * == EQ 5 How can fear impact actions? ==

“While terror has often been a weapon of the less powerful against the state…. States have also used it as a weapon to intimidate populations and weaken/destroy political opponents.”
Choices Program - Brown University

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=Remembering September 11th, 2001 - = [|Oral History Project - Remembering Sept 11th] [|Teaching 9/11 through Oral History] [|9/11 Interview Rubric]

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[|911 Digital Archive] [|September 11 Memorial]

[|9/11 Interactive Timeline]


 * [|hijacker map]

[|Survivor Tree] [|9/11 Memorial Pools] [|Tribute in Light] [|Documentary: The Miracle of Stairwell B] [|9/11 - As It Happened - 18 min.] [|Pres. Bush Addresses the Nation] [|Pres. Bush to Congress - Sept 20] [|Man In Red Bandanna] [|Boatlift] [|Simulation of Pentagon Bombing 9/11] [|Flight 93 Memorial Dedication] [|Portraits of Resilience - up to 11:46 min]

= =**September 11, 2013**= [|Benghazi Libya] [|Ambassador Stevens' Mother Speaks Out]


 * **"The U.S. today, as a result of the arrogant atmosphere, has set a double standard, calling whoever goes against its injustice a terrorist. It wants to occupy our countries, steal our resources, and impose on us agents to rule us."**
 * Osama bin Laden - 1997



[|Open Letter - Questions] [|Bin Laden's Open Letter to America - Full Text]

[|rare Interview with Bin Laden] media type="custom" key="26523764" [|Map of Middle East & North Africa] - [|New Head of al-Qaeda]

=Munich Olympics 1972 - Birth of Modern Terrorism=

[|Understanding Munich]

[|Choices Reading Munich]media type="custom" key="28712668"

[|ABC News Broadcast of Munich Olympics] [|Mark Spitz - 1972 Olympics] media type="custom" key="28712772"

Timeline of Modern Terrorism

Create a timeline of Modern Terrorism comprised of visual of terrorist events. Beginning with the Munich Olympics. This can be done using a poster/paper or electronically with timerime, timetoast, prezi or google presentations.[|Timeline Assignment] What to include Note: Your events may be classified as either Domestic or International Acts of Terrorism - Review the [|FBI definitions] for help clarifying the difference. Another thing to watch for: Do the perpetrators of the event have ties to a government? Could the event be considered "state sponsored with non-state actors" referring to comments of Michael Bhatia - former Choices Expert. [|Timeline Rubric] [|Timeline Event Organizer]
 * Where & When it occurred
 * What group was responsible for the event
 * What form of terrorism was demonstrated in the event ( bombing, hijacking etc.)
 * What was the motive for the event
 * What were the end results of the act

Freedom Fighters vs. Terrorists
[|Can we ever define terrorism?]

Complete the Questions & the Graphic Organizer

Experts Weigh in....[|Choices - Terrorism Unit] [|link to political cartoons - choices] []

=Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? =

__ [|Choices Video: Terrorist or Freedom Fighters] __

[|Choices Experts "Terrorists or Freedom Fighters] "One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter"  Listen & record the opinions of 3 scholars. Then write your reaction US Naval War College || Gist of his Opinion || Your Reaction/Opinion || Watson Institute || Gist of his Opinion || Your Reaction/Opinion || Brown University || Gist of his Opinion || Your Reaction/Opinion ||
 * Thomas Nichols
 * Michael Bhatia
 * James Green



Case Study: Kenyan Mall - Freedom Fighters or Terrorists? [|http://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/oct/04/westgate-mall-attacks-kenya-terror#undefined]
 * Follow link and identify the key events - Use the tab on the left to help you line up the chronology of events -
 * Write brief statements about the 5 tabs
 * What are the causes & effects according to the sources?
 * Freedom Fighters or Terrorist, you decide. Explain your answer using evidence from the source[[image:http://go.hrw.com/atlas/norm_map/kenya.gif width="351" height="272"]]
 * [|Who are Somalia's al-Shabab?]
 * [|What motivates al-Shabab?]
 * [|map of Somalia]



CEPA - Terrorism Response Task Force **Goal**: You and your advisers are to determine the extent of the threat to the United States from international terrorism as well as the best way to deal effectively with that threat. In order to fully research and prepare a proper report, you need to:


 * 1) Identify the groups most strongly linked to terrorism activities.
 * 2) Be able to identify the goals and objectives of each group as a means of providing the committee with as much pertinent information as possible.
 * 3) Be able to explain why the western world has been the target of so much terrorism both domestically and internationally.
 * 4) Evaluate the different means of responding to the global threat of terrorism and make a recommendation on the most viable course of action for combating terrorism

**Role**: Special Adviser to the President/ Analyst for the NSA’s Counter terrorism Unit

**Audience:** President Obama and Joint Chiefs of Staff

**Situation:** You have just been handed a copy of a press release from the NSA. Included in this document is the bureau's latest summary of the threats to the United States national security. As advisers to the President/NSA’s Counter terrorism Unit, it is your team's job to analyze all aspects terrorist threats and to provide concise summations in the form of threat assessments. You and your team must determine where and when the next wave of terror might strike and who the guilty parties might be. Most of what you do today and in the future will be known only to yourselves, but the impact of that work will last for generations by securing the safety of our country and its citizens. It is with great excitement that we await your report. The committee thanks you for your hard work and dedication.

Product: You will create a report for the president advising him on the threat level of each group and how best to address each threat. Be sure to relate all research to the idea of threat assessment, basing your summations on what you perceive to be the major threats. Your report may be in the form of a digital presentation or a written format as long as it includes all the required elements listed below. Keep in mind each group might pose a different level of threat and the recommended response should be relative to that threat.

Utilize your time in this way:  You may choose from the following list:
 * 1) Identify and list terrorist groups.
 * 2) Determine the goals and objectives of each group as they relate to its activity (e.g: why they do what they do).
 * 3) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">Recommend the most viable course of action to combat terrorism and prepare a well-supported presentation of your recommendation.
 * 4) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">Prepare your findings in both written and oral forms. Since the committee's time is limited, you and your team need to be prepared to speak before the NSA’s Counterterrorism Unit and provide the necessary information so it can prepare policy.

Useful Resources for CEPA Terrorism Research
 * Hamas ||  ||
 * Hezbollah ||  ||
 * Al Qaeda ||  ||
 * I.R.A. ||  ||
 * Boko Haram ||  ||
 * Al-Shebaab ||  ||
 * Chechen Activists ||  ||
 * FARC (Columbia) ||  ||
 * Taliban ||  ||

[|__US Dept of Homeland Security__] [|__US Dept of State - Counterterrorism__] __ [|Council on Foreign Relations - Terrorism] __

[|Presentation Rubric] [|Persuasive Writing Rubric]
 * Overview **

**Goal** - International Committee on designation of Terrorist Status will meet to designate "Terrorist" or "Freedom Fighter" status on a selected number of organizations **Role** - You are an international terrorist expert **Audience** - You are writing a report for UN delegate who will represent your country at the United Nations Special Committee on Terrorism **Situation** - It is the year 2013 this is an independent committee drawn from all over the world. Your report will be used to shape the United Nations' next meeting on Terrorism **Product** - You will write a persuasive “position” paper in which you argue whether your assigned organization is a Terrorist or Freedom fighter organization.

Organizations to be considered

Hamas Hezbollah FARC (Colombia) Tamil Tigers Chechen Rebels The I.R.A Boko Haram

see the page for list of groups student work



__**USEFUL SITES FOR RESEARCH**__ __**[|US Dept of State - counterterrorism]**__ __**[|US Dept of Homeland Security]**__ __**[|Council on Foreign Relations - Terrorism]**__ [|MHS Links for Conducting Research] __ [|www.history.com] __ __ [|www.easybib.com] __ __ [|www.sweetsearch.com] __ [|findingdulcinea]

Grading [|CEPA Group Presentation Worksheet]

Group Presentations
Expectations:
 * All members are present & presenting
 * State your arguments clearly & in loud voice for audience to understand
 * Do not read to us!
 * Visuals support your presentation but do not take over the presentation

[|Presentation Rubric]

ISIS
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[|Choices Reading - Who is ISIS?] [|BBC- What is Islamic State?] [|BBC - Philip Hammond Says No to IS] [|WSJ - Iraq: ISIS Sparks a Middle East Crisis - Explained]
 * Rise of ISIS from radical faction of Al Qaeda - Jordanian ties -
 * [|ISIS Notes]
 * Is the enemy of my enemy my friend? Yes or No?

Recent Executions by ISIS Fall of 2014 to early 2015
media type="custom" key="28754836" [|ISIS - Who are they?] [|Call for Mercy for Hostage - Alan Henning] [|Introductory video link] [|Iraq Map] [|CNN Coalition Task Force strikes] [|Who is leading ISIS ( now referred to as IS)] [|Around the World, Mixed Reviews US Led Airstrikes Syria] [|US Told Iran Intent] [|Legality on Counter terrorism] [|Obama Change of Policy - Syria] [|UK meets Iran Over ISIS] =[|Frontline: Dealing With ISIS]= [|Col- Shaffer & Hunt - Fighting ISIS] media type="custom" key="26619180" [|Alternative Viewpoint to Khorasan] [|US/Pres. Obama in Iraq - commentary]
 * [[image:http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2014/08/20/1227030/509565-5421ade6-2806-11e4-943a-734490773104.jpg width="182" height="106"]] || * James Foley - American journalist - beheaded - Syrian Desert ||
 * [[image:http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/media/images/77357000/jpg/_77357879_sotloff-1.jpg width="181" height="106"]] || * Steven Sotloff - American-Israeli journalist - beheaded - Syrian Desert ||
 * [[image:http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/660/media/images/78004000/jpg/_78004100_023999046.jpg width="186" height="111"]] || * Alan Henning - British humanitarian aid worker - beheaded - Syrian Desert ||
 * [[image:http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03061/cantlie-1_3061418c.jpg width="190" height="120"]] || * John Cantlie - captured by ISIS along with Foley - still believed to be alive - Has been featured in ISIS produced propaganda videos-*during the 5th video - Cantlie told the audience that this video would be his last - this leads to speculation whether he is still alive or not ||
 * [[image:http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/15/1410805047055_wps_3_David_Haines_44_year_old_.jpg width="113" height="144"]] || * David Haines - British humanitarian aid worker - beheaded - Syrian Desert ||
 * [[image:https://aquacompass7.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/kenji-goto.jpg width="172" height="172"]] || * Kenji Goto - Japanese journalist beheaded - Syrian Desert ||
 * [[image:http://cbsnews2.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2015/02/07/16ea44f7-a320-49f2-9586-14a2b1797f63/thumbnail/620x350/f8cccaec06841adb19c8c199ec732f4a/kayla-jean-mueller-4.jpg width="183" height="107"]] || * [|Kayla Mueller]- American humanitarian aid worker in Syria - taken as sex slave of Baghdadi - reportedly killed in air strike - this is disputed by escaped Yazidi women who were also sex slaves of ISIS ||
 * [[image:http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/02/05/25506DCC00000578-2941123-Clean_cut_26_year_old_Moaz_al_Kasasbeh_is_seen_wearing_his_pilot-a-13_1423167731701.jpg width="199" height="113"]] || * Moaz al Kasabeh - Jordanian pilot - burned alive in a cage - Syria ||

[|Choices - Political Cartoons] [|Link for political cartoon visuals only]

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__**SYRIA**__
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= = = = __**[|Syrian Civil War Explained]**__ =[|Syria Oct 6 2015 - Syrian Skies Crowded With Multiple Air Forces]= [|Let the Russians Fight ISIS?! Why should we care?] [|Political Cartoons] More on Syria below - From the MUN Syrian Civil War Intervention 2011-2012
 * Uprising || Civil War || War Crimes || Chemical Weapons || Humanitarian Crisis || Rebels || Peace efforts || Proxy War ||

= = =<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reflection on Terrorism Unit =

Requirements:
 * Must be typed/ or neatly written( do not skip lines)
 * Completed work must be no longer than 1 typed page w/ spacing 1.5
 * Pay attention to paragraphing!!
 * 1 full page of thoughts without paragraph breaks= a rant not a reflection!

Task: This reflection is an opportunity to you to discuss what you have learned about terrorism from completing number of activities in this unit. The writing piece should reflect upon the major topics of the unit displayed in your timelines /freedom fighter or terrorist presentation/research/dialectical journal/interview etc. Remember to check spelling and grammar

Extra Credit – Bring in a copy of Dr. Seuss “The Butter Battle” for tomorrow’s/next class <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 180%;">[|TABLE OF CONTENTS - TERRORISM]

Timeline Alternative Assignment
 * Choose one of the links provided below and take notes on what you learned.[|Terrorism Timeline Chart]

[] [|More on Dealing with Terrorism]

=="The U.S. today, as a result of the arrogant atmosphere, has set a double standard, calling whoever goes against its injustice a terrorist. It wants to occupy our countries, steal our resources, and impose on us agents to rule us."==

Osama bin Laden - 1997
[|Boko Haram]

[|Choices Study Guide-Part II] [|Study][|Guide Part II - Diagram]

[|Netanyahu on Terrorism & Iranian Nuclear Threat]

__**More on SYRIA - From Beginning of Syrian Civil War**__
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[|BBC on Syria]

[|Get the Facts on Syria] [|BBC Facts on Syria]

Note: What countries border Syria? Who are Syria's trading partners/friends? How does Syria deal with Israel? Check the CIA World Fact book: [|Click Syria]

=Perceptions of Bashar al Asad - President of Syria=





=History of Syria From 1960 to Now= media type="custom" key="20862430"

=Eyewitness to Free Syrian Amy at Homs=

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Who is Bashar al Asad?
[|BBC Links - Bashar al Asad]
 * ===Learn more about the Syrian President & his followers & opposition.===
 * ===Follow the headlines on the BBC link to gather information on the Syrian Govt ( the link is also embedded on the graphic organizer===




 * 1) What is Bashar al Asad's official position on who is at fault for all of the bloodshed in Syria?
 * 2) Should Syria's situation be considered a civil war?
 * 3) What do Syria's neighbors say about the increasing violence?
 * 4) Who is allied with the Syrian Government?

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Frayer Freedom Fighter - w/examples

[|Map Middle East] [|Modern Terrorism Presentation]

[[file:Lesson 5 CEPA Directions.docx]]
Sept 11th resources > __BBC: What is Terrorism 2001__
 * [|hijacker map][[file:Oral History Assignment B.docx]][[file:Oral History Assignment C.docx]]
 * __[|Madrid 4/11 2004]__
 * [|London July 7, 2005]
 * [| link for terrorism]
 * [|Link for current terrorist organizations]
 * =[[file:Position Paper Rubric.docx]]Carol's MUN rubric=
 * [[file:Frayer Freedom Fighters Completed.docx]]