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Exploring Heroism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of heroism in this lesson, through personal reflection, group activities and a thoughtful analysis of the documentary, HEROES OF GROUND ZERO. They explore their own understanding of what it means to be a hero.
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9-1-1: Response, Rescue and Recovery

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discover the many types of emergency management teams through an interactive program. They review the history of FEMA and the Red Cross. They focus on terrorist attacks and how different groups are trained to respond to the...
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Long-Lasting Impressions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students evaluate how their reactions to certain images have been altered by the events of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent world events that followed. They share their personal memories associated with that day.
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There's No Place Like Home

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore how the tourism industry was affected by the events of September 11, 2001, examine the impact that tourism has on their state's economy and design aggressive promotional campaigns for local tourism to be presented...
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The Object Is Objectivity

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students search for and read articles about the initial United States strike on Afghanistan from non-U.S. news sources, then describe the journalists' perspectives and reflect on how difficult it might be to maintain an objective wartime...
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The Power Of Words

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students respond, in writing and in discussions, to statements of various world leaders about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. They keep quotation scrapbooks, responding to various quotations about the...
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Reaching Out

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners reflect on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, explore the needs of the cities and citizens of New York City and Washington, D.C. and develop an action plan for a community service outreach project that they can...
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Another Day That Will Live In Infamy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are encouraged to share, through discussion and writing, their feelings about these and other acts of terrorism, as well related issues such as national security and media coverage of the attacks.
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In Memory

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the issues that designers and civic planners face in designing memorials to historic tragedies, wars and other events. They design memorials dedicated to the events of September 11, 2001.
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Troubled Times

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students address their questions, anxieties and other feelings about the changes in American society since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001 and the subsequent reactions around the world.
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Terrorism: How Have Other Countries Handled It? How Should We?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the questions of security. In this terrorism lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of methods countries have used to combat terrorism. Students respond to discussion...
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Suggestions for Teachers: National Crisis

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners participate in group discussions in the face of national crises. In this coping strategies activity, students openly discuss their feelings regarding traumatic events. Eleven suggestions for leading discussions with learners are...
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Behind the Scenes: The Executive Response to 9/11

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the actions of the executive branch following the September 11th terrorist attacks. In this U.S. government lesson, students watch segments of a video titled "Behind the Scenes: The Executive Response to 9/11." Students...
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Wartime and the Bill of Rights: The Korematsu Case

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the balance between civil liberties and protection. In this national security lesson, students explore the Korematsu case which references the Japanese internment camps of World War II. Students draw comparisons between...
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911: Printing Practice

For Students Pre-K - 1st
For this word recognition worksheet, students trace the words "In an emergency dial 911" and then write the words independently.
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How Do You Feel?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine how to express their emotions. In this emotional health lesson, students explore and share the emotions and feelings that have relating to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Dealing with Tragedy in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the concept of human tragedy. In this September 11 terrorist attacks lesson, students write condolence letters, discuss the qualities of heroes, and investigate volunteer opportunities.
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Keeping Safe (911)

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars explore "emergency safety" rules through a series of activities led by the teacher. In this safety lesson, students practice dialing 911 on a paper or play phone after listening to the interactive book It's Time to Call...
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911 for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this emergency response worksheet, students read about the proper use of 911 in emergency situations. They answer 10 yes or no questions based on the short reading and their comprehension of emergency response.
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Into the Twenty-First Century Chapter Review

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this United States into the 21st century worksheet, learners review a chapter as they write 10 vocabulary words that match 10 descriptions, correct 1 false statement, and identify 2 themes from the new era of opportunity and challenge...
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What do You do if You See a Fire?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils discuss what they would do if they saw a neighbor's house on fire and what information they would need to know to tell the 911 operator. They watch as the teacher models how to call 911 and observe that the numbers are called only...
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Handling Emergencies and Placing Emergency Calls

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students create posters detailing how to activate 911. They design posters and research websites for local police department information and 911 calling advice. They write directions for placing emergency calls and crete their posters...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Safety and Security

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, after reviewing and drilling on a unique vocabulary list of terms, analyze the proper procedures for fire, crime or medical emergencies. They examine how to stay calm and collected during such emergencies and why its important...
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Defining Terrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the debate over legitimate and illegitimate uses of force and differentiate between terrorists and freedom fighters. They read articles, participate in class discussion and write an essay with their observations.