This September 11th, we will focus on the important American values of service and volunteerism. I have prepared a brief information sheet for students titled, "What happened on September 11th?" adapted from 911memorial.org. Students will read this together and will then watch A Timeline of 9/11 (5-minute video from history.com). These two resources will help them to understand what actually happened that day.
Students will then view Spirit of Volunteerism: 9/11 and Beyond (7-minute video, 911memorial.org). Last, I will have the students engage in an activity described in the Spirit of Volunteerism: 9/11 and Beyond video teaching guide. Students will select one of 5 quotes from the video that best expresses their reactions to the film. I will have them rewrite the quote on a poster sheet and then write why the quote is meaningful to them and how it describes the ideas of service and volunteerism. Here are the quotes from the video:
Ground Zero worker:
“Don’t ever forget these days, boys. We came in as individuals. And we’ll walk out together.”
Samuel Johnson:
“Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.”
Mother Teresa:
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”
Winston Churchill:
“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.”
Mahatma Gandhi:
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
With this plan, I am now much more confident about how to approach 9/11 in my classroom. Thanks to my colleague for her encouragement!
Lessonplan:
Alyssa Hinkell-Moore
7th Grade Social Studies
Ancient Civilizations of the Mediterranean Sea
Unit: First Weeks of School Lesson Title: Patriot Day, A Day of Service Class Period: 1
NCSS Standard (what we are learning): Civic Ideals and Practices - j. recognize and interpret how the “common good” can be strengthened through various forms of citizen action.
Common Core Standard (how we are learning): WHST.6-8.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Learning Target/Objective: I can describe the purpose of Patriot Day as a remembrance of 9/11 and reflect on the idea of service
Essential Question: What is service?
Vocabulary:
Tier 2
service
volunteerism
Student Activities:
Day 1
- Review objective and essential question
- Explain that September 11th is known as Patriot Day and is a National Day of Service and Remembrance
- Read “What happened on 9-11?” student information sheet
- “Timeline of 9/11” video, 4:54 (http://www.history.com/videos/911-timeline#911-timeline)
- Watch “Spirit of Volunteerism: 9/11 and Beyond” video, 6:50 (http://www.911memorial.org/inspired-make-difference-after-911-0)
- Discuss video:
- Highlights from the film
- Whom would you like to meet from the film and why?
Diagnostic and Formative Assessments (Checking for Understanding):
- Student reflections (F)
Student Sheet:
Patriot Day, September 11th
A National Day of Service and Remembrance
What Happened on 9/11?
On September 11th, 2001, nineteen al Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airplanes, intending to strike 2 buildings of the World Trade Center in New York City and 2 targets in Washington, D.C. Hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 11, carrying 87 passengers and crew, into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. United Airlines Flight 175, carrying 60 passengers and crew, crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Hijackers also deliberately crashed American Airlines Flight 77, carrying 59 passengers and crew, into the Pentagon near Washington, D.C. After learning of the other attacks through cell phone calls, passengers on United Airlines Flight 93, carrying 40 passengers and crew, launched a counter-attack on the hijackers to seize control of their plane. As a result of their brave actions, Flight 93 crashed into an empty field in western Pennsylvania, instead of the hijackers’ intended target of the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.
In New York City and Washington, D.C., thousands of people evacuated safely. Tragically, nearly 3,000 lives were lost – the largest loss of life from a hostile attack by a foreign group on American soil. The attacks triggered immediate rescue and recovery operations at all three sites. Afterwards, donations of money and supplies poured in and people came from all over the world to volunteer their help. Memorials and vigils were held in New York City, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and all over the world. While the World Trade Center site in New York City and the destruction at the other crash sites are reminders of loss, the generosity and service in response to the attacks shows the triumph and bravery of the human spirit.
-Adapted from 911Memorial.org
Student Activity
Directions: After viewing the “Spirit of Volunteerism: 9/11 and Beyond” video, please select one of the quotes below that best expresses your reactions as you watched the film. Rewrite the quote on the poster sheet provided (be sure to include who the quote is by). Then, write why the quote is meaningful to you and how it describes the ideas of service and volunteerism.
Ground Zero worker:
“Don’t ever forget these days, boys. We came in as individuals. And we’ll walk out together.”
Samuel Johnson:
“Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.”
Mother Teresa:
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”
Winston Churchill:
“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.”
Mahatma Gandhi:
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
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