Remembering September
11th
By Craig Ellison
Essential Question:
How has the events surrounding the
attacks of September 11th changed
GPS Standards:
Social Studies:
( We will not cover these comprehensively)
SS7H4: The student will describe the development of the three major religions that originated in the middle east.
SS7H6: The
student will describe major developments in the
SS7G6: The
student will be able to describe and locate important physical and human
characteristics in Southwestern Asia (
Language Arts:
ELA7W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate
organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a
coherent focus throughout, and provides a satisfying closure.
ELA7W3 The student uses research and technology to support writing.
ELALSV2 The student listens to and views various forms of text and media
in order to gather and share information, persuade others, and express and
understand ideas.
Directions:
1. We will watch “The Day the Towers Fell” by The History Channel as an introduction to the lesson.
2. You will then answer the Scavenger Hunt questions listed
in the “Scavenger Hunt” section of this lesson. Click here to print out the questions.
(Counts for 20 points of your grade)
3. Language Arts Integration: Students will write a 3 paragraph essay in Microsoft Word describing the events of September 11th. You must answer the essential question in the last paragraph. You must also include a picture related to 9/11 centered at the top of your paper.
4. Save your document as your last name and wtc. For example: smithwtc (Counts for 50 points of your grade)
5. Open MS Paint and design a September 11th
Memorial Poster. Be creative in your design. Save document to “Thawspace” with
the title your last name and poster. For example: smithposter. (Counts for 30 points of your grade) Click here for an
example a poster.
Scavenger Hunt:
Click picture for the scavenger hunt. Credit: Pam Landers