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Terrorism
This document provides examples of how studying terrorism in the context of Emergency Planning and Resilience Education can contribute to a range of educational outcomes
across the curriculum.
Outcome code
Outcome content (paraphrased)
Ideas
HWB
0-09a - 4-09a
As I explore the rights to which I and others are entitled, I am able to
exercise these rights appropriately and accept the responsibilities
that go with them. I show respect for the rights of others.
Learners investigate the causes, effects and history of terrorism.
HWB
1-16a - 4-16a
I am learning to assess and manage risk, to protect myself and
others, and to reduce the potential for harm when possible.
On reflection learners consider the impact of terrorism on their life, the lives of
others, the environment and society and discuss possible action.
HWB
1-17a - 4-17a
I know and can demonstrate how to keep myself and others safe and
how to respond in a range of emergency situations.
Learners understand key campaigns for being prepared for terrorism such as the
terrorist hotline.
LIT 1-05a
As I listen or watch, I am learning to make notes under given
headings and use these to understand what I have listened to or
watched and create new texts.
Learners study the history and types of terrorism and modern examples of
terrorist acts.
LIT 2-05a
As I listen or watch, I can make notes, organise these under suitable
headings and use these to understand ideas and information and
create new texts, using my own words as appropriate.
Learners study the history and types of terrorism and modern examples of
terrorist acts.
LIT 3-05a - 4-05a
As I listen or watch, I can make notes and organise these to develop
thinking, help retain and recall information, explore issues and create
new texts, using my own words as appropriate.
Learners study the history and types of terrorism and modern examples of
terrorist acts.
I can independently select ideas and relevant information for different
purposes, organise essential information or ideas and any supporting
detail in a logical order, and use suitable vocabulary to communicate
effectively with my audience.
Learners use specific strategies to help them organise information logically.
LIT 2-15a – 4-15a
LIT 3-06a - 4-06a
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Terrorism
Outcome code
Outcome content (paraphrased)
Ideas
LIT 3-08a – 4-08a
To help me develop an informed view, I am learning about the
techniques used to influence opinion and how to assess the value of
my sources, and I can recognise persuasion.
Learners will be using this skill in most of the activities they undertake. It is
important that learners are made to question how the information they are using
has been presented to enable them to give critical opinions.
LIT 1-24a
I can present my writing in a way that will make it legible and
attractive for my reader, combining words, images and other
features.
Learners use the context of terrorism to develop skills in factual writing.
LIT 2-24a
I consider the impact that layout and presentation will have and can
combine lettering, graphics and other features to engage my reader.
Learners use the context of terrorism to design a pamphlet on the steps to take
to prevent its spread
LIT 3-24a
I can consider the impact that layout and presentation will have on
my reader, selecting and using a variety of features appropriate to
purpose and audience.
Learners use the context of terrorism to design the layout of a web based
information resource.
SOC 4-06a
Having critically analysed a significant historical event, I can assess
the relative importance of factors contributing to the event.
Through looking at historical terrorist activity in more detail learners can assess
the motivations and actions which led to these events.
SOC 4-16a
I can analyse the factors contributing to the development of a
multicultural society and can express an informed view on issues
associated with this.
Throughout the study of terrorism, issues of multiculturalism will appear and
should be sued to develop and test learners’ attitudes.
SOC 4-18a
I can contribute to a discussion on the actions and motives of a group
or organisation which seeks to achieve its aims by non-democratic
means.
By looking at the causes and effects of terrorism learners should be able to
make relevant statements in a discussion
LIT 3-18a – 4-18a
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Terrorism
Outcome code
Outcome content (paraphrased)
Ideas
TCH 1-03b
I can access, retrieve and use information from electronic sources to
support, enrich or extend learning in different contexts.
Through research learners investigate government and public body advice for
dealing with terrorism.
TCH 4-03b
I can use ICT effectively in different learning contexts across the
curriculum to access, select and present relevant information in a
range of tasks.
Through research learners investigate government and public body advice for
dealing with terrorism.
The ‘Science and Technology in Counter Terrorism’ Challenge Activity may be
used to support this experience.
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