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= Session 11: Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 =

Memorials serve as way to honor those who perish and help those who survive to deal with their loss and grief. Individuals frequently act in the moment, creating make-shift memorials. Other memorials are on a much larger scale and serve as permanent reminders of the event that led to a loss. Immediately after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, conversations regarding rebuilding and creating a memorial began. In this session you will consider the importance of public monuments and memorials as a way to deepen understanding of the event. You will also apply this understanding to your classroom by helping students analyze memorials developed for the very specific event of September 11, 2001.

After completing this session, you will be able to:
 * Content Focus **


 * Identify the major events of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.
 * Describe America’s response to and the wider consequences of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington.

Strategy Focus
After completing this session, you will be able to:
 * instruct students on the benefits of memorializing historic events as a way to deepen understanding of the event;
 * instruct students on the importance of a hands-on history experience (developing a museum piece or memorial) in helping students to connect with and retain historical content;
 * understand the role of public commemorative sculptures and structures in the United States; and
 * analyze and evaluate public monuments and memorials as a way to better understand historical figures and events.


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