19 years Ground Zero

In this lesson...
  • We'll talk about what you already know about the events of 9/11
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This lesson contains 10 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.

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In this lesson...
  • We'll talk about what you already know about the events of 9/11

Slide 1 - Slide

9/11/2001

Slide 2 - Mind map

Slide 3 - Video

Why do you think the WTC was such an important target for an attack?

Slide 4 - Open question

Why was the second plane hitting the WTC such a big shock? What makes it different from the first?

Slide 5 - Open question

The response to 9/11
President Bush's Bullhorn Speech

Delivered to emergency rescue workers on September 14, 2001 at the site of the WTC.

Pay attention to his words, the body language, and the surroundings.

Slide 6 - Slide

Slide 7 - Video

Why was this speech so well-received at the time? Do you think it was a good speech?

Slide 8 - Open question

USA's response to 9/11
  • War on Terror (started in 2001 immediately), Afghanistan mostly
  • 2003: Invading Iraq
  • Weapons of mass destruction? Saddam Hussein? Link to 9/11?

Your thoughts? Were the actions of the US understandable?

Slide 9 - Slide

Legacy of 9/11
  • Has the world really changed after 9/11?
  • Airport security
  • Stereotyping
  • Literature, movies, music

  • Next monday: In the Shadow of No Towers (comic)

Slide 10 - Slide