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Drone Strikes Overseas

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should the United States continue the practice of using drone strikes abroad? Readers explore the top pro and con arguments in preparation for a debate or discussion about the topic. They read about the history of drone strikes, view a...
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Rhetoric of 9 11

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent online resource that contains a large collection of links to speeches and rhetorical artifacts all pertaining to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. Presented in a timeline of events with material in audio,...
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Other

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete transcripts of the public hearings held by the 9-11 Commission from March 2003 to April 2003. There is also a collection of video excerpts.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The 9 11 Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Online News Hour: September 11, 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive web page that offers a plethora of outstanding resources for one who is studying the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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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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Other

The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the memorial built in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001 when American Airlines Flight 77 was flown into the Pentagon in a terrorist attack.
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Time

Time: Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience: Tommy Riches, Firefighter

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a Time magazine 10th year anniversary tribute to those who died in 9/11 and/or survived this or other terrorist attacks since. Click on a picture to watch a video of that person's story; the videos vary in length.
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Other

American Social History Pro:september 11 Digital Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This archive from the American Social History Project uses multimedia and digital means to collect, preserve, and present the history of September 11. There are audio tapes, video, documents, and personal stories on this site. It is the...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Legislation Related to the Attack of September 11, 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive resource of legislation related to September 11th. Legislation is categorized, with its title. By clicking the link, you can go to a page with a summary, you can read the legislation in its entirety, etc.
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PBS

Pbs: America Responds

For Students 9th - 10th
A "snapshot of PBS's coverage of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks." Includes analysis and insight, thoughts and tributes, and resources for parents and educators.
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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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BBC

Bbc News: Investigating Al Qaeda

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Flight 93

For Students 9th - 10th
The terrorists' takeover of Flight 93 was part of the Attack on America, 9/11. The Park Service has made the crash site of Flight 93 into a national monument in honor of the passengers who developed a plan of action to regain control of...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Changing Immigration Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site takes a look at the changing immigration policy since 9/11. Addresses issues such as the Patriot Act, problems with the immigration system, and attracting international students.
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CNN

Cnn: War Against Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
Impressive web site on the events of September 11, 2001, by CNN. Most of the information is accessible without a subscription, but there are a few video links that require a subscription. Excellent resource!
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Library of Congress

Loc: September 11 Acquisitions

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress has received original material including photographs, drawings, poems, eye-witness accounts, maps, and much more concerning the attacks on September 11th. They have archived this is a special exhibition.
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New York Times

New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Other

Interactive Publishing: September 11 Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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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Other

Abc News: Thwarted Terrorist Plots Since Sept. 11 Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicles the attacks from 2001 to early 2006 that have been thwarted by counter-terriorist forces according to the White House.
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CNN

Cnn: In Depth Special: America Remembers

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Council of Foreign Relations

Terrorism Questions and Answers: Economics

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an extensive website from the Council on Foreign Relations devoted to understanding all aspects of terrorism and its implications for the United States, this section focuses on the economic impact of the September 11, 2001...
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CBS

Cbs News Interactive: Attack on America Retaliation

For Students 9th - 10th
CBS News offers a detailed overview of the military action the United States took against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Content includes a focus on the weapons of war, the enemy, and the U.S. allies.

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