About This Lesson
In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, a rise in anti-Muslim sentiment spread across the country. Use this lesson plan to explore the question: How did attitudes towards Muslim-Americans -- or those perceived to be Muslim -- change after 9/11?
In this lesson, which is part 1 of a 3 part lesson series, students will:
- Examine the concept of identity and stereotypes.
- Investigate causes of the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment after 9/11.
- Be introduced to multiple perspectives about Islam and terrorism, including voices from within the Muslim community.
- Understand the different between Islam and Islamist extremism.
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This resource appears in Module 6 of our 9/11 Primer.
