Teaching Kids about 9/11

That's News to Me

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson featuring an article from The Washington Post, students read about the events of 9/11. They also learn how Jennifer Lagasse, the assistant director of education programs at the National September 11 Memorial Museum, responds to children's questions about that day. This lesson includes a photo as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

This content may not be appropriate for all students. Teacher discretion is advised.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

anniversary
pentagon
highjack
victim
floodgate
perceive
first responder
tribute
resilience
beam
A spinning paper plane