As I think back on this day 12 years ago, it still feels like
yesterday. As many of you know I was personally impacted by this day in
many ways, and often have a hard time on these anniversary dates. I
hope all of you find the time today to reflect on the lives lost and the
impact that this day had on our country as a whole and the North East
in-particular.
If you are planning on sharing/talking about the events with
your students today there any MANY fantastic resources available for a
variety of age levels. Here are a few...- The 9/11 Memorial and Museum websites has a few fantastic resources;
- Timelines - http://www.911memorial.org/
interactive-911-timelines
- The Events of the day - http://www.911memorial.org/
911-events-day
- Hear stories from the day - http://www.911memorial.org/
oral-histories-0 - Tributes - http://www.911memorial.org/
tribute - US Department of Education Resources - http://www.ed.gov/
911anniversary - TeachHub.com Resources - http://www.teachhub.com/
september-11-teaching- resources
- Teaching 9-11 - http://www.teaching9-11.org/
- NYC Department of Education - http://schools.nyc.gov/
CommunityPartners/ 911Resources/ instructoinalresources.htm
- Scholastic Resources - http://schools.nyc.gov/
CommunityPartners/ 911Resources/ instructoinalresources.htm
- BrainPop -
ADDED 9/10/14 - more Resources from eSchoolNews
Resources to help teachers explain 9/11
The following 9/11 resources for K-12 teachers can help explain this somber day in U.S. history
Photo credti: National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Quiz: Which country has the largest Muslim population? 1) Saudi Arabia 2) Indonesia 3) Egypt 4) Iraq
If you guessed Indonesia, a non-Arab Asian country, you are correct!
OK, what’s with the geography lesson and why is this important?
Millions of Americans and their allies will commemorate the thirteenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed more than 3,000 Americans. This was the biggest terrorist attack against the U.S. since the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor during World War II.
Naturally, students have many questions and concerns: Who exactly attacked us? Why did they attack us? Will they attack us again?
While 9/11 is a day for mourning and reflection, it also can serve as a day for knowledge and tolerance.
With all of the content from blogs, pundits, and social media, finding non-hysterical, moderate, and unbiased information on 9/11 can be a daunting task.
For instance, while the 9/11 hijackers were Muslim Arabs from the Middle East (15 of the 19 were Saudi), did you know that Islam is a great monotheistic religion like Judaism and Christianity and that Muslims have been living in the U.S. since before gaining independence from Britain?
Did you know that while most Arabs are Muslim, most Muslims are non-Arab? Also, the majority of Arab-Americans practice Christianity, not Islam.
Teacher lesson plans can benefit from the following resources containing interactive multimedia and graphics.
Education World, the biggest free independent online resource for educators, has many tools to help educate students on what happened on 9/11 and offers additional information to help students cope with anxieties.
The following sources are suitable for K12:
PBS: America Responds
Reflecting on September 11
Dealing With Tragedy in the Classroom
A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam, Muslims, and the Koran
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum website has several quality resources and lesson plans for K12 educators.
Check out lesson plans for the following:
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
For educators, faculty, and staff
Arab-Americans have a rich history in the United States and are represented in all industries including government, sports, and entertainment. Check out this list by the Arab American Institute. Some of the names may surprise you.
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