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Reaching Out

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Students reflect on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, explore the needs of the cities and citizens of New York City and Washington, D.C. and develop an action plan for a community service outreach project that they can implement at school.

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september 11th, terrorism

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september 11th, terrorism, social studies
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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1 hr
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