Read Works
Read Works: Canine Courage
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about rescue dogs and how they are better equipped than humans for situations like the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, 2001. A question sheet is available to help...
Read Works
Read Works: Canine Courage
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about rescue dogs used to find people after the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
CNN
Cnn: 9/11 Panel Report: 'We Must Act'
This site is a synopsis of the 9/11 Commission report on the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001. The article highlights the major findings of the commission and evaluates the prospects of Congressional action on the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Hero by Any Other Name. . .
In conjunction with a study of literary or national heroes or in recognition of 9/11 week, students select a hero from among their family and friends, gather information about him/her, and prepare a multimedia presentation of their...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Civil Liberties in Wartime (Lesson Plan)
Examine the rights and responsibilities of a citizen in a democratic system and those guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Consider the conditions of war and debate the pros and cons of the wartime curtailment of civil liberties.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Remembering September 11 (Lesson Plan)
A activity that focuses on the impact of 9-11 alongside a review of the symbolic and historic importance of the Gettysburg Address. Students will compare and contrast differing viewpoints on 9-11 and write about how America has changed...