1. EQ 7: What is Terrorism? 5/8 and 5/9 *
Bell-ringer: What is happening in the two images below? Do you consider either/both images below examples of terrorism? Justify your answer.

2. Create a definition of terrorism
Does terrorism need to involve the killing of many people or can it affect one?
Can it involve the destruction of property, with no injuries?
Can governments commit acts of terrorism, or is it only a term for people who operate outside of governments?
Must terrorism involve the people of one country attacking citizens of another country?
Does motive make a difference?
Does terrorism need to be intentional?

3. Homework
Read annotate and answer questions for homework

4. Bell Ringer
After reading the article; rewrite your definition of terrorism
Justify why this is a strong/accurate definition
****If you did not do the homework-you will read the article now

5. The USA PATRIOT Act definition of terrorism (Oct, 2001)
Definition from book:
The systematic use of violence by a group in order to intimidate a population or coerce a government into granting its demands
The USA PATRIOT Act definition of terrorism (Oct, 2001)
Activities that
(A) involve acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the U.S. or of any state, that
(B) appear to be intended (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion, or (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping, and
(C) occur primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the U.S.

6. Individually, read your situation and answer the 3 questions at the bottom of the sheet.

7. Is there a third party/s and if so which side are they on?
Discuss readings with your group. Be able to give a short summary of your situation and the countries involved
In notes: Make a 3 column T chart:
Who is the terrorist/aggressor?
Who is the victim?
Is there a third party/s and if so which side are they on?

8. Reflection Were you surprised by this activity? Why or why not?
What did you learn from this activity?