September 11, 2001

The resources on 9/11 were great to read about.  I am excited to have this information to use in my classroom.  While reading about the different links in classroom resources, I found several that I could use.  A Nation of Many Cultures could be used to teach my second graders about family, heritage, and people's interests.  The World of Peace would also be interesting to incorporate in my classroom.  All children could learn the importance of getting along and its benefits.  The American Flag link is something I will use to teach the symbolism, history, and the proper way to display the flag.  The Nick News video was exciting to discover.  My second graders would most likely understand the significance of 9/11 with the interviews of children and them asking questions. The video also shows illustrations of New York City on the day of 9/11 and the actions and disruptions of what happened.  It also shows the importance of remembering the ones we lost and learning about what now is history.  Children need to learn the importance of their American history and how it relates to today.  Children could also learn about the different service workers (policemen, firemen, and rescue workers) that helped in 9/11.