The events of 9/11 have had far reaching consequences for America and the world. This curriculum aims to provide teachers with the resources and material needed to teach about the legacy of this fateful day. These lessons are designed to help students better understand the way 9/11 has impacted their world- from the United State's foreign and domestic policies, to the media's representation of Muslims, and the lived experiences of these marginalized communities.
Each lesson helps students answer the essential question How do political events impact the lived experiences of people?
Each lesson helps students answer the essential question How do political events impact the lived experiences of people?
For Grades 8-12
In this lesson, students will examine the various effects 9/11 has had on America and the world. This lesson involves close reading of a nonfiction article (available at 2 reading levels) and a Big Paper/ Silent Discussion activity. |
For Grades 5-8
In this lesson, students will analyze the effects 9/11 has had on the lived experiences of various communities in America. This lesson involves the use of a K-W-L graphic organizer and whole class discussions. |
For Grades 1-5
In this lesson, students will learn about the experiences of Muslims after 9/11. This lesson utilizes a read-aloud of the book "The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family" by Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. |
Lesson Plan Extension
For teachers looking for a more in-depth approach to teaching the legacy of 9/11, this 3-day lesson plan can be used for grades 6-12. In these lessons, students will learn about how 9/11 impacted three main domains: US foreign and domestic policy, the media, and the lived experiences of various groups in America.
For teachers looking for a more in-depth approach to teaching the legacy of 9/11, this 3-day lesson plan can be used for grades 6-12. In these lessons, students will learn about how 9/11 impacted three main domains: US foreign and domestic policy, the media, and the lived experiences of various groups in America.
Alternate Lesson Plans
Learning about the legacy of 9/11 does not have to be limited to history or social studies classes. For educators that teach subjects other than the humanities, these lesson plans help facilitate these important conversations in other contexts.
Learning about the legacy of 9/11 does not have to be limited to history or social studies classes. For educators that teach subjects other than the humanities, these lesson plans help facilitate these important conversations in other contexts.
Webinar
To learn more about the rationale behind the curriculum, how you can use the it in your classrooms and a variety of methods to engage your students with the content, watch this webinar led by our team!
To learn more about the rationale behind the curriculum, how you can use the it in your classrooms and a variety of methods to engage your students with the content, watch this webinar led by our team!