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

Slide 1 - Diapositive

9/11/2001

Slide 2 - Carte mentale

Slide 3 - Vidéo

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

Slide 4 - Question ouverte

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

Slide 5 - Question ouverte

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 - Diapositive

Slide 7 - Vidéo

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

Slide 8 - Question ouverte

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 - Diapositive

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 - Diapositive