Geographypods
Geographypods: Global Interactions: Economic Interactions and Flows
This learning module examines how money travels around the world between more developed and less developed nations, and the various forms it takes. Includes slideshows, student tasks, videos, maps, charts, and case studies, including one...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Transforming the Waterfront: San Francisco and Oakland, Ca.
Containers-steel boxes stuffed with goods-and the systems for transferring them between ships, trucks, and trains transformed commercial shipping. Containerization streamlined freight handling and slashed the cost of transporting cargoes...
CNN
Cnn: In Depth Special: America Remembers
CNN provides a detailed archive of coverage of the issues and events which surround the September 11, 2001 attack. Content includes timelines, video archives, a focus on the victims, the War on Terror, how America has changed, and much,...
CNN
Cnn: New York Lays Cornerstone for Tower
CNN web-article about the construction of the Freedom Tower. Read about the ground breaking ceremony at Ground Zero and the the plans for the new tower.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Al Qaeda
Extensive article covering the organization, ideology, history, activities, and much more of the terrorist group al-Qaeda.
PBS
Pbs: Building Big: Skyscrapers
Information about the basics of skyscrapers, with profiles of nine big-building wonders. Extras include a loads lab, which illustrates how and why skyscrapers stand up and keep standing up, and interviews with builders, engineers, and...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The 9 11 Commission
NPR has been following the 9-11 Commission from its beginnings, November, 2002. Follow the Commission along, read the Complete Report, and judge the impact in a post 9-11 America. NPR also provides links to timelines and audio of...
Other
Skyscraper Museum
The Skyscraper Museum is dedicated to the tallest buildings in the world, most of which are in New York City, the museum's home. Learn about both how and why skyscrapers reach greater and greater heights.
Other
Pentagon Memorial Fund: National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
This resource accompanies the Pentagon Memorial of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Includes an audio tour of the actual site. Photos and biographies of the victims can be found on the website, as well as personal video accounts of...
Other
Skyscraper Museum: Downtown New York Web Walk
A virtual walk through New York City and the endless skyscrapers.
Other
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
The official web site for the 9-11 Commission with copies of the final report, information on the hearings held by the commission and more.
Other
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the Us: The 9/11 Commission Report
The official 9/11 commission final report details findings and executive summary. A great primary resource.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Hunting Bin Laden
Site provides information on Bin Laden -- his life story and his terrorist organization. Site also relates the trail of warnings that led to 911. Student can play a video of an early interview with Bin Laden.
Other
Skyscraper Museum: World's Tallest Towers (1890 2004)
A graphical timeline that showcases all the buildings in the world that, at one time, held the title of world's tallest building during the time span from 1890-2004. Includes close-up illustrations of each building and numerous facts...
US National Archives
Internet Archive: Understanding 9/11: A Television News Archive
Watch minute by minute coverage of the events of 9/11 and the week following, from 20 television news agencies around the world. The site also offers analysis of the news coverage by several scholars. From the top navigation bar, choose...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: September 11th
The Global War on Terror began with the terror attacks on American soil on September 11. Read about what led up to the attacks, how our country responded, and the fallout from our fight against terrorism. Included is a summary,...
BBC
Bbc News: Investigating Al Qaeda
Use this coverage of 9/11 to investigate terrorist activities. Students will find information on Al-Qaeda and the battle against terrorism. Last update 4 December 2009.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of the u.s. Becoming Free Webisode 16
A brief look at contemporary American history from the administration of Richard Nixon to Sept. 11, 2001.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Countries and Regions
This site contains links to many different countries around the world. Each country site gives information on the country and its poverty situation. The World Bank Group is involved in helping to eliminate poverty.
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9/11 Tribute Center
The 9/11 Tribute Center site can best be described in its own words: "The 9/11 Tribute Center is a project of the September 11th Families' Association which brings together those who want to learn about 9/11 with those who experienced...
Other
Interactive Publishing: September 11 Archive
This site presents a collection of screenshots from over 200 news sites taken on September 11th and 12th and serves to provide an accurate representation of what material was produced as the tragedy unfolded. Click on a screenshot to see...
Lectric Law Library
Lectric Law Library: Understanding the Federal Courts
This document provides an overview of the organization, operation, and administration of the entire federal court system. The article gives information on the federal judicial branch, the state and federal courts, the structure of the...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Students and Teachers
A variety of materials are available from the National September 11 Memorial and Museum to help teachers address issues surrounding 9/11 with students of different ages, including teaching guides on Tribute Art and volunteerism, as well...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: A Slow Recovery
Report from October, 2001, covering survivors of the World Trade Center attacks. Discusses physical and psychological trauma and the ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Video, audio and transcript of report is available.
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