9/11/2001: Depict What You Know

1. What do you know/remember about 9/11?

2. Why did it happen?3. Why is it important

for our country to remember the events of that day?

4. What questions do you have about 9/11?

9/11 Free Expression Wall

Teacher Cadet: 9/11 Assignment• The main lesson we can learn

from the events of 9/11/01 is one of world peace and tolerance.

• Research websites about 9/11 lessons, and work with a partner to create a lesson on 9/11 that you would teach to a group of elementary students.

• Write a summary of the lesson, identifying the main objectives, activities, resources needed, expected outcomes, and reasons why you chose this lesson.

• Possible websites:– http://www.educationworld.co

m/a_lesson/lesson244.shtml– http://townhall.com/columnists

/michellemalkin/2011/09/09/all_the_wrong_911_lessons

– http://www.learnabout9-11.org/

– http://www.911memorial.org/lesson-plans

– http://www.cfr.org/united-states/911-lessons-counterterrorism/p25672

– http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/911/teachers/lesson_plans.htm

– http://www.teaching9-11.org/categories.cfm?16

9/11/2001: Depict What You Know

1. What do you know/remember about 9/11?

2. Why did it happen?3. Why is it important

for our country to remember the events of that day?

4. What questions do you have about 9/11?

9/11 Free Expression Wall

EQ:Who can stop international terrorism?1. In groups of 4 research organizations dedicated to

stopping international terrorism.2. Examine possible solutions to eradicate terrorism.3. Imagine your group is an international delegation

appearing at the United Nations, charged with establishing a platform or course of action for eradicating terrorism. From what you research and discuss, what five recommendations do they think make the most sense?

4. Draw up a proposal listing your recommendations, and support each with a brief justification.

5. Be prepared to share with the class.