Remembering September 11 Scavenger Hunt

Students examine the contributions of Thomas Jefferson to American society. In this Thomas Jefferson lesson, students follow the provided procedures and use the provided worksheets to complete an Internet scavenger hunt about...

While many of our students may recognize the date of September 11, 2001 in the United States, most will not be able to personally recall what transpired. On Patriot Day, introduce your young learners to the events, aftermath, and...

The 9/11 Memorial is designed to be "a tribute to the past and a place of remembrance and hope for the future." Whether or not your classes can visit the Memorial, the materials in the packet set the stage for an in-depth study of the...

Every person has the chance to be a hero in some way, but those who take the opportunity are truly heroic. Welles Crowther, also known as the man in the red bandanna, lost his life on 9/11 as he saved many more. Middle schoolers discuss...

After a grand discussion about the happenings on September 11th, scholars listen to a tale of a woman who decided to focus her attention on helping the victims of the traumatic day. Inspired by the woman's effort, small groups research...

What does it take to be a hero? On 9/11 heroes came in all shapes and sizes. Learners write a mini biography about their chosen hero from that fateful day in a collaborative and thoughtful lesson plan. Then, as a class, learners build a...

What would you want to see included in a 9/11/2001 memorial museum? Groups analyze artifacts, ephemera, and testimonies and then create a list of items they feel should be included in a 9/11 memorial museum.

Students investigate the events of September 11, 2001. They complete a Webquest, answer discussion questions, conduct an online scavenger hunt, and research the geography of Asia and Afghanistan, and the culture of the Taliban.

Young scholars explore Nebraska's Fort Atkinson. In this field trip activity lesson, students examine the historical artifacts at the fort as they complete the provided scavenger hunt activity worksheet.

In this new school year worksheet, students utilize the Internet to visit a specific website to fill in eleven blanks to five facts about the beginning of a new school year.