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Discover the damage that was caused by the terrorist attacks on September 11th with your class. They will learn about the events of that day and the litigation process for damages incurred that day. Their research will cover the various sites and damage totals for each. Once they complete the research they will participate in a mock assembly to assess and make recommendations for the future.

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6th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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1 hr
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Research
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