Lesson 6: Global security and terrorism
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Students will analyze how global conflicts and security concerns influence international relationships.
How do nations respond to global security threats?
How does terrorism influence international politics?
How do governments balance security and civil liberties?
Global security
Terrorism
International conflict
HIS.9-12.4 Analyze global consequences of historical events.
HIS.9-12.6 Analyze how power, authority, and governance influence political outcomes.
Students analyze informational texts and evaluate arguments related to security policy.
Students examine global security challenges and evaluate how governments respond to international threats. Primary DOK level: 3.
Connections to modern security policies and international cooperation.
Students may oversimplify complex global conflicts.
Structured debate formats.
Guided source analysis.
Short analytical explanation of how global security concerns influence policy.
News analysis, policy documents, international agreements.