Introduction
September 11, 2001 is a day Americans will never forget. Hundreds of lives were lost in one of the greatest tragedies in American history.
Today we will learn more about the events of that day and reflect on the changes in our nation since those events.
Task
You will explore the given websites to find the answers to the following questions. Each section will have its own link where you can locate the information needed to answer the questions or define the terms.
*Complete this assignment on your own sheet of paper! Don't forget to cite your sources!
A. What Happened on 9/11 - [ http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3756477 ]
1. Identify the definitions of the following words:
a. Terrorist:
b. Hijacked:
c. Democratic:
d. Dictator:
e. Cabinet:
2. True or False: According to the article, the Department of Homeland Security was a new cabinet-level department created following 9/11?
B. President George W. Bush - [ http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/georgewbush.php ]
1. What years did President George W. Bush serve as president?
2. How old was he when he was inaugurated (sworn into office)?
3. What is President George W. Bush known for?
4. At the bottom of the page, the website lists fun facts about George W. Bush – List two of those facts.
C. 9/11 Images – [ http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/unforgettable-9-11-images/ ]
1. Look through all of the 32 images in the “Unforgettable 9/11 Image”. Once you have looked through them all, identify the image that stood out to you the most. Answer the following questions based on your selection:
a. Image number:
b. What do you notice first? Describe what else you see.
c. What’s happening in the image?
d. What do you feel when looking at this image?
D. 9/11 Memorial – [ https://www.911memorial.org/design-overview ]
1. What is the 9/11 Memorial?
2. What is featured at the memorial?
E. Survivor Tree – [ https://www.911memorial.org/survivor-tree ]
1. What is the “Survivor Tree”?
2. Why is this tree significant to the history of September 11th?
3. What does this tree symbolize now?
Process
You will have the entire class period to complete this assignment. Use your time wisely!
This assignment must be completed on your own piece of paper. Organize your answers by writing the assigned heading for each section.
For example:
"A. What Happened on 9/11?"
1. Terrorist - (write definition)
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Exit Ticket:
Now that you have completed this assignment, answer one of the following prompts in complete sentences on a clean sheet of paper. You will submit this as your exit ticket at the end of class.
!. What is your definition of a hero? What real-life person is a hero in your eyes?
2. September 11 is a day of remembrance. What one event in your life do you most want to be remembered for?
3. The first responders on 9/11 showed great courage during and after the attacks. Define courage and tell me what makes someone courageous.
Evaluation
For each item on the list you must:
- Write the section heading and answer the question in complete sentences, unless you are writing the definition for terms.
I will be marking you on:
- use of time (Did you complete the assignment during this class period?)
- co-operation (Did you visit only the sites listed?)
- on-task behavior (Were you goofing off with the websites or distracting those around you?)
- completion (Did you answer all questions for this assignment?)
Conclusion
Reflection:
Students will explore creditable websites to find reliable information. They will practice creating compound and complex sentences when answering questions. For the exit ticket, students can be asked to write a paragraph to answer the prompt or construct an expository essay to answer a prompt of their choice.
Credits
Biography. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2017, from http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/georgewbush.php
Design Overview. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2017, from https://www.911memorial.org/design-overview
The Survivor Tree. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2017, from https://www.911memorial.org/survivor-tree
Unforgettable 9/11 images. (2012, September 12). Retrieved April 05, 2017, from http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/unforgettable-9-11-images/
What Happened on 9/11? (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2017, from http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3756477
Teacher Page
Guidance:
This activity can be supplemented with an exploration of the 9/11 timeline using the link below. http://timeline.911memorial.org/#Timeline/2
Standards:
RI 7.3 - Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
RI.7.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
W.7.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
W.7.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
**Answer Key:
What Happened on 9/11
1. Identify the definitions of the following words:
a. Terrorist: people or groups who use violence in an attempt to achieve their political or religious goals
b. Hijacked: took control of
c. Democratic: to do with a form of government in which the people choose their leaders in elections
d. Dictator: someone who has complete control of a country, often ruling it unjustly
e. Cabinet: a group of advisers for the head of a government. In the U.S., the Cabinet advises the President and is composed of the leaders of government departments.
2. True or False: According to the article, the Department of Homeland Security was a new cabinet-level department created following 9/11? TRUE
President George W. Bush
1. What years did President George W. Bush serve as president? 2001-2008
2. How old was he when he was inaugurated (sworn into office)? 54
3. What is President George W. Bush known for? "George Bush is most famous for being president during the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and ordering the invasion of Afghanistan as retaliation."
4. At the bottom of the page, the website lists fun facts about George W. Bush – List two of those facts. (Answers will vary)
-Bush is the only president to have a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
-George's grandfather, Prescott Bush, was a U.S. Senator.
-As governor of Texas he pushed through legislation that helped Texas to become the number one producer of wind powered energy in the United States.
-He likes Mexican food and Pralines and cream ice cream.
-He was nearly assassinated when a man threw a grenade at him in 2005. Fortunately, the grenade did not explode.
-George was an avid jogger while in office. He even ran a marathon once.
9/11 Images – (Answers will vary)
1. Look through all of the 32 images in the “Unforgettable 9/11 Image”. Once you have looked through them all, identify the image that stood out to you the most. Answer the following questions based on your selection:
a. Image number:
b. What do you notice first? Describe what else you see.
c. What’s happening in the image?
d. What do you feel when looking at this image?
9/11 Memorial – (Answers will vary)
1. What is the 9/11 Memorial?
2. What is featured at the memorial?
Survivor Tree – (Answers will vary)
1. What is the “Survivor Tree”?
2. Why is this tree significant to the history of September 11th?
3. What does this tree symbolize now?