1. Defining Terrorism

2. What is terrorism?  “systematic use of violence, terror, and intimidation to achieve an end” -Webster’s University Dictionary  “unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government…” –FBI

3. Image source: http://bit.ly/TerrorismCollagehttp://bit.ly/TerrorismCollage

4. Discussion Questions: Terrorism  Is terrorism only limited to foreigners invading our country?  Can terrorism happen between individuals and not just between countries?  Is terrorism limited to only adults? Or can children be involved in terrorist actions?

5. Discussion, continued  Is bullying considered a form of terrorism? What about school shootings?  Do we still have acts of terrorism since the 9/11 incident?  Give examples of terrorism you’ve seen or read about in the media.  Discuss whether these examples are acts of terrorism or something else.

6. Activity  Introduction Activities  Examining Definitions of Terrorism  Worksheet #1  Worksheet #2

7. Resources  List of School Shootings:  http://bit.ly/SchoolShootin gs http://bit.ly/SchoolShootin gs http://bit.ly/SchoolShootin gs Global Security, Terrorism and 9/11 in the Classroom: http://bit.ly/CorvetteMuseu m911 http://bit.ly/CorvetteMuseu m911

8. URL for this PPT: info.texasdhhresources.org/9 -11