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September 11, 2001: Looking Back© Meg Greene Malvasi
Wednesday, September 11 marks the first anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. For those interested in learning more about this tragic event and its impact, here are some web sites and books with something for kids, teachers and parents.
The well-organized news archive of September 11 captures the day's events through photographs, and provides additional information with timelines. In addition, the site has collected material from various papers throughout the United States so one can see how newspapers covered the events of September 11 and the months following. 9/11/2001: The Day That Changed America is a collection of links and articles put together by Scholastic News. Also included is the schedule of events in New York City to commemorate the day, as well as classroom activities. PBS:America Responds provides a listing of articles, classroom lesson plans and activities for all grades. This site provides some of the most in-depth coverage of September 11. Of particular interest: the thirty-four one-minute videos crafted by nine independent film makersin answer to the question "How has your life changed after September 11?" The Kids' Newsroom also has an archive. To revisit the events of last year, check out the September 14, 2001 issue. Articles include a look at FEMA's recovery efforts, stranded travelers, and the U.S. declaration of war on terrorism. Online News Extra from PBS provides a follow-up report, "Life After 9-11," which takes a look at how Americans have responded in the wake of the terrorist attacks. Includes articles and teacher resources. The White House has also set up a special page Remembering 9-11 that provides images and timelines of the event and the government's response to the terrorist attacks. Over 250 dogs helped search for survivors in the aftermath of the attacks The Canine Search and Rescue Slide Show features images of the rescue dogs who worked at Ground Zero. Also check out the article at Vet Centric on how these very special dogs will be honored. Finally and not to be missed is a special ThinkQuest project, September 11th: Through Children's Eyes . Five school students from a local school visited New York's PS 89, just a block from Ground Zero. There they interviewed students and teachers, took photos, and collected artwork and creative writing and in the process have created one of the most poignant and stirring records of September 11, 2001. Go To Page: 1 2
The copyright of the article September 11, 2001: Looking Back in History For Children is owned by Mary M. Alward. Permission to republish September 11, 2001: Looking Back in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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