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National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the Us: The 9/11 Commission Report

For Students 9th - 10th
The official 9/11 commission final report details findings and executive summary. A great primary resource.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "9/11/2001" by Mike Kubic

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "9/11/2001" by Mike Kubic, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Timeline for the Day of the September 11 Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
On this Wikipedia page, you can read a detailed timeline of the events that unfolded during the terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001.
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PBS

Pbs: Remembering Sept. 11: Two Years After the Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page from NewsHour with a plethora of great resources surrounding the two-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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A&E Television

History.com: On 9/11, Some Evacuated the Pentagon but Kept Going Back Inside

For Students 9th - 10th
'We pledge to never leave a fallen comrade behind,' says one of the survivors. American Airlines Flight 77, struck the Pentagon between Wedges 1 and 2. Anderson was in Wedge 2. Pentagon workers who had evacuated were trying to get inside...
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A&E Television

History.com: How the Design of the World Trade Center Claimed Lives on 9/11

For Students 9th - 10th
After the jets hit, stairwells became the sole means of escape for thousands of WTC occupants. But design choices hampered full evacuation -- and made the descent even more harrowing. The stairs in the twin towers were a product of their...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Patriot Day Resources

For Students 1st - 9th
9/11 anniversary resources include lesson plans, videos, and general information.
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Library of Congress

Loc: September 11th Documentary Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that captures the heartfelt reactions, eyewitness accounts, and diverse opinions of Americans and others in the months that followed the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 9: Modern Times

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive learning module examines the extent to which conservatism successfully challenged liberal dominance in American culture and politics, and redefined economic policies and political behaviors. It looks at how the end of the...
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National Council: War and Terrorism: Current Events: Iraq and 9/11

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A variety of teaching resources to address the September 11th tragedy. Content includes personal insights from teachers, lesson plans, articles, and much more.
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A&E Television

Biography: Osama Bin Laden

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a multi-page overview of the life and rule of Osama bin Laden. Read about his upbringing, his leading of the jihad movement, his hatred of America, and the various terrorist attacks he has taken part in or led.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Anniversary of September 11 Highlights Attitude Toward Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
Two controversies surround an anniversary of the September 11 attacks: plans to burn a Koran and plans to build a mosque near Ground Zero. These instances can serve as examples in the debate over religious freedom and religious tolerance...
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PBS

Online Newshour:domestic Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Features an ongoing collection of articles and resources providing current and past news on domestic security and the war on terrorism. Gives facts on our domestic surveillance programs, the National Security Agency, the USA Patriot Act...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Center of the World: Teacher's Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will have an opportunity to create memorials at the World Trade Center site to commemorate the September 11th attacks. Come and check it out.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: New York State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Study the history and timeline of the state of New York including early explorers, Native Americans, colonization, the American Revolution, and the 9-11 attacks on this website.
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Executive Order Authorizing Military Tribunals

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of President George W. Bush's Executive Order authorizing the creation of military tribunals for the detention and trial of those thought to be linked to terrorism against the United States. Other helpful resources are also...

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