September 11
Explore several children’s news sites about the Sept. 11 tragedy and America’s response. Includes interactive maps, timelines, videos, and a listing of recommended children’s books. There is information about the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Osama Bin Laden. Also includes an animated movie about anthrax. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on Afghanistan, the September 11 anniversary, and coping with terrorism.
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Scholastic: A Day for Reflection
Scroll through the picture gallery and use the links at left to read more about the events of September 11.
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Online NewsHour Extra
This news site for kids has information about the national tragedy. Also includes messages from kids.
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PBS: Frontline: Looking for Answers
Learn more about terrorists' connections to Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Also read about reasons U.S. Intelligence failed on Sept. 11. This is an extensive site with lots of text that may be too difficult for many students. Includes one video excerpt.
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CBBC Newsround
This online news site for kids is produced by the British Broadcasting Company. Read stories about how the war is affecting Afghan children. Audio is available for most stories. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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PBS: Frontline
An extensive site with transcripts of interviews with key officials. Click on "Timeline" for a list of attacks dating from 1979.
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The Pentagon
Learn more about this building that was hit by a plane Sept. 11. Take a virtual tour that includes short video clips.
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Building Big: World Trade Center
This site has facts about the World Trade Center's Twin Towers.
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The New York Times: Speak Out!
With this lesson plan, students can consider their opinions on various topics related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Then, focusing on one specific topic, each student can write an editorial that supports his or her opinions. NOTE: This lesson is for older students. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Timeline of Terror
This timeline highlights the horrific events of the day. NOTE: The site inlcudes ads.
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Al-Qaida Timeline
This site has a chronology of the public face of al-Qaida, including terror plots and attacks blamed on the loose network and its alleged associate groups, leaders' public statements, and the U.S. response. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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PBS Frontline: Hunting Bin Laden
Explore this site for text and video about Osama Bin Laden and his Al Qaeda terrorism group.
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Most Wanted Terrorists
View images of the FBI's most wanted terrorists, including Osama Bin Laden.
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Penttbom
View photographs of the 9-11 airplane hijackers.
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eThemes Resource: Country: Afghanistan
Learn more about the people, history, and culture of Afghanistan. Includes photographs, timelines, and articles about this war-ravaged country. There is also information on the Taliban and Islam. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on September 11.
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eThemes Resource: September 11: Helping Students Cope with Terrorism and Tragedy
These sites offer advice on helping children understand and cope with the Sept. 11 terrorism attack. Also covers how kids are affected by news and the symptoms of stress. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on September 11.
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eThemes Resource: September 11: One Year Later
These sites have lesson plans for activities relating to the September 11 anniversary. There is also a comprehensive list of all the victims of the attacks, plus videos made in memory of police officers and firefighters. Listen to a song written about 9-11, vote on the proposed memorials, read children's poetry, view their artwork, and browse through a list of recommended books for kids. Includes links to eThemes Resources on September 11, Afghanistan, and coping with terrorism.
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