Children aged 11 were given a homework sheet on terrorism which asked them to describe 'Palestinian terrorist activities ' and posed questions about al-Qaeda and Hamas . The document was given to pupils at New Stevenston Primary , Motherwell , North Lanarkshire and also included a cartoon image of an explosion . Parents spoke of their shock after images of the question sheet were circulated online after it was discovered . Pupils in Larnarkshire , aged seven , were given this homework sheet which asks them about terrorism , poses questions about the IRA and Hamas and included a cartoon bomb . The council said it is obsolete . The council claimed the homework sheet is obsolete and was given to pupils by accident . It is understood the authority realised it had been distributed in error before children completed any answers on the form . Youngsters who received the homework sheet were asked : 'Palestinians feel that they have the RIGHT to use terrorism against the Israelis . 'Give TWO reasons why they feel this . Use the information to help you . 'Describe two examples of Palestinian terrorist activities . ' Beneath the text was a cartoon-like drawing of an explosion . It asks : 'Which of the following are TWO of the main terrorist groups in Northern Ireland ? Al-Qaeda , IRA , HAMAS , UDA . ' It then asks pupils : 'Match the name of LOYALIST or REPUBLICAN to the correct description of the group 's aim . 'This group want N.Ireland to remain a part of the UK . Children receiving the homework sheet were asked to talk about terrorist groups in Northern Ireland . 'This group wants N. Ireland to be united with the rest of Ireland . ' The UDA entered a ceasefire - officially ending its armed campaign in Northern Ireland - in November 2007 . The IRA - a name given to numerous separate republican groups - similarly has been on ceasefire since 1997 . The council insisted the sheet was 'obsolete ' and said it was making sure all copies were withdrawn from circulation . Images of the homework - titled 'Terrorism and Terror - Case Study : Separatists ' have appeared online . New Stevenston Primary School in Motherwell gave out the homework sheet to its young pupils at the school . The person who posted the image on social media - known as Sher-Locked3 - wrote : 'These are actual homework questions given to children in New Stevenston Primary School as part of their curriculum . 'It 's definitely not good , it 's factually incorrect and divisive . Anyone with an ounce of intellect knows that . ' Sher-Locked3 added : ' I did not take the picture nor do I have a child at the school . Which of the following are TWO of the main terrorist groups in Northern Ireland ? Al-Qaeda , IRA , HAMAS , UDA . Match the name of LOYALIST or REPUBLICAN to the correct description of the group 's aim . 'This group want N.Ireland to remain a part of the UK . 'This group wants N. Ireland to be united with the rest of Ireland . ' 'Palestinians feel that they have the RIGHT to use terrorism against the Israelis . Give TWO reasons why they feel this . Use the information to help you . Describe two examples of Palestinian terrorist activities . 'This was taken by a person who had a seven year old sibling to whom these questions were given . I verified the picture before posting . ' Ahmed Kadry said it was a 'shocking homework question ' and North West Friends of Peace also branded the sheet and nature of the questions 'shocking . ' A spokesman for North Lanarkshire Council 's Learning and Leisure Services said : 'The homework material used was taken from a teaching pack which is now obsolete . We are contacting all schools to ensure this particular material is no longer used . 'The topic is explored by pupils as part of the social studies programme `` People , past events and societies '' and this includes conflict situations around the world . 'This topic aims to gives pupils a greater understanding of the nature of different conflicts and their regional , global and historical significance and does not pass any judgement on the subject . '
Children , 11 , given a homework sheet asking about Palestinian terrorism . Sheet included bomb cartoon and questions about Hamas and al-Qaeda . It asks which are two main terrorist groups operating in North Lankarshire ? Sheet given to pupils at primary school in Motherwell , Northern Ireland . It was posted on the internet and branded 'shocking ' by campaigners . North Lanarkshire council said it was a mistake and sheet is now obsolete . Council is contacting all local schools to request they do not use it . It is believed homework sheet was given out to pupils by accident .