Friday, September 20, 2002

Introduction

In the 21^st century, the Policy of the United States is to counter international terrorism which has been a problem that has plagued the international community for decades. The U.S. Government policy is simple make no concessions, apply the rules of law and improve the capabilities of friendly governments to counter the threat they face, and apply pressure on state sponsored terrorism. As a country that has never been invaded or ravaged by war the aim of this policy is to show that we are not prepared for terrorism.

Task

As a member of the state departments public policy initiative group. You have been selected to join the joint terrorist task force. You have been advised to produce a blue print using the TIPS model on how to combat terrorism in the United States.

You have selected your own team of specialist (students); each group will work closely with the other group. Each group has an area of expertise: There will be 4 groups of which all will brief the teacher with the facts collated among the groups and submitted by the group member. The different areas of terrorism will be researched by these groups. The public policy initiative group on counterterrorism will inform the American people through a spokesman on Homeland Security.

Process

Examining the major terrorist group and the political implication they have for the United States and the international community. What counterterrorist strategy can we develop to offset the threat of terrorism? What specific countries and regions harbor terrorist.

(PPA model refer to) http://www.syr.edu/plegal/tips/select.html/

The following websites are available to team members:

www.travel.state.gov/travel_warning

www/global/terrorism/index

www.defenselink.mil/other_info/terrorism.html

www.odci.gov

www.state.gov/s/ct

Vocabulary

Students will define vocabulary words below:

Bin Laden Saddam Hussain

Counterterrorism International cooperation

Jihad Palestinians

Terrorism Yassar Arafat

Central Intelligence Agency

Homeland Security

Biological weapons

Countries

Students will be able to locate the following major countries identified with terrorist activities.

Israel

Iran

Libya

Afghanistan

Saudi Arabia

Somalia

Team Assignment

Part I.

a. Students will define the vocabulary words using there textbooks or the internet links.

b. Students will exam how much can the United States protect themselves from terrorism

c. Students will write a report from news articles detailing if we as a country are prepared to combat terrorism at home.

Part II.

a. Students will Define the problem and find a solution by using the Public Policy Steps.

b. Team members will exchange information to keep all members briefed and up to date.

c. Each team will be assigned a task and a color to identify them

Team 1 will define the problem

Team 2 will gather evidence

Team 3 will identify the causes

Team 4 will develop solutions

Team members will be able to do the following:

Introduction

Define the problem

Gather evidence

Identify causes

Evaluate a policy

Develop solutions

Select best solution

Benefits & Costs

There will be a 4 Point Grading Rubric:

4 Point:

Students follow the guidelines in every way

Sentence structure what, when, why etc

Factual data

Quotation

3 Point:

Most of the information is acceptable

Sentence structure is used what, when, why etc

Some factual data

One quote

2 Point:

Some of the information is pertinent

Sentence structure who, what, why etc

Some factual data

One quote

1 Point:

Minimum level for acceptable facts

Some sentence structure is not used who, what, why etc

Few facts

No quotes

Conclusion

Have an idea into the complexity of dealing with terrorism on a global scale

To comprehend & define vocabulary

Use resources

Compile information based on factual data

Understand terrorism in terms of cause & effect

Social studies Standard number 3: Geography students will use a variety of intellectual skill to demonstrate their understanding of the geography of the world we live-local, national, and global.

Social studies Standard number 5: Civics, Citizenship, and Government students will use a variety of intellectual skill to demonstrate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship, including avenues of participation.