Experience the terror of terrorism

The purpose of the activity is to introduce students to some of the fear and paranoia that is inherent in the world where terrorism is a constant and common threat. Many regions of the world address terrorism as a threat to national security and to the well-being of many individuals. The lives and routines of these people are constantly disturbed and questioned. Students need to understand the dramatic role terrorism plays in nations where it is present.

There is no place to hide. Your mission is to stay alive as long as possible. The person walking towards you in the hall may be assigned to capture you, but there is no way to tell. You could turn around, but there is no way to know who is behind you or if you are that person's intended target. At the same time, you are pursuing another individual. You will need to capture your person before you are captured. As long as you remain in the activity, you will hunt and be hunted. Good luck.

In the past, the United Stated had been fortunate that terrorism was a limited threat on the domestic scene. Until the Oklahoma City bombing, few Americans had considered terrorism a threat to our nation and personal security. Obviously, our national attention to the issue has completely changed with the attacks of September 11, 2001.

The United Stated Air Force has issued a statement which outlines tips that individuals can use to fight terrorism and reduce its threats. Many of these suggestions would require changing significant components of an individuals routine. A movie can introduce you to 110 minutes of suspense and terror felt by another person, but it is difficult to connect it to your own experience. This activity forces students to question their routines and feel some of the paranoia felt by someone who is being terrorized.

International Relations students will continue to study the goals and patterns of terrorism and will also investigate America's response to it. Though activities like paranoia, the students will also connect terrorism, and the fear of it to their own lives. International Relations students: watch out while you walk through the hallways...there is no place to hide.

The Activity:

International Relations students at Langford School have each been assigned the name of a classmate as part of an activity called 'Paranoia.' They will attempt to hunt down their assigned students before being captured by the person assigned their name. The goal is to remain alive as long as possible.

You will each be assigned the name of another student in International Relations. Another student will be given your name. Your responsibilities are twofold. You want to avoid capture at the same time you are trying to mark the individual you are assigned. You "mark" an individual by placing a piece of tape on them and asking them for their paranoia card. After you have been marked, you are removed from the activity. When you mark the person you are assigned, you are given the person that individual was assigned. As the game progresses, many people will be eliminated. As long as you are in the game , you will hunt and be hunted.

You will be required to carry the card that has the name of your student on it. when you are marked, you pass this card to the person that marked you. If you mark your person, have them sign your card, and them turn it into your teacher. This will officially remove this person from the activity. You will now hunt that person's student. You can turn the signed cards into your teacher. Please return cards promptly to insure that the paranoia records are as accurate as possible.

Some Rules:

	This activity will only take place in the halls and other public places of Langford School and will only take place during passing time and before and after school. Students are not to participate during classes or other school activities. This activity cannot leave school grounds but the parking lot is fair game. The lunchroom and the student area are also off limits.
	You cannot violate any other Langford School policy while participating. Violations will lead to removal from the activity. This includes running, harassment, violence, etc.
	Any questions about conduct or rules should be discussed with Mr. Reints before further conflict arises.
	The instructors reserve the right to end the activity at any time.
	Students must keep their assigned names secret while marking and after being marked.
	Students must carry their paranoia cards with them at all times.
	Participation in this activity is intended to force you to question your routines, but may not be used as an excuse to disrupt your responsibilities at Langford School.
	If you are absent on the first day of Paranoia, for 2 days during the activity, or have an unexcused absence at any time, you will be dropped from the competition.