Primary Source Analysis - Counterterrorism Policy
- Length
- 20 Minutes
- Grade Level
- High School
Learning Objectives
Students will analyze and present on how counterterrorism has evolved under various presidential administrations.
Instructional Plan
Primary Source Analysis: Students will read and analyze primary sources on counterterrorism policy before and after 9/11 using the graphic organizer.
Sources:
- Bill Clinton, “Address to the Nation,” August 20, 1998
- George W. Bush, State of the Union address, September 20, 2001
Complete Graphic Organizer:
- Have students preview the graphic organizer, noticing the questions.
- Have students read the documents, annotating where they address the questions from the graphic organizer.
- Have students fill out the graphic organizer and share their answers with a neighbor or the whole class.
Materials
Primary Source Analysis - Counterterrorism Policy
via docs.google.com
Bill Clinton, "Address to the Nation," August 20, 1998
via clintonwhitehouse6.archives.gov
George W. Bush, State of the Union Address, September 20, 2001
via georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov
