September 11 Lesson Patriot Day Activities

Observe September 11 with your students by using this bundle that includes two activities to honor those who lost their lives on Patriot Day. First, you will find a video and social studies article that will give general background information on the events leading up to September 11 and the true heroism of civilians on 9/11.

Students will learn:

• Al Qaeda and events leading to 9/11
• How Americans helped one another on September 11
• Changes the nation made after the attacks
• A hero named Welles Crowther
• Discuss and create a definition for the word "hero."

This Patriot Day bundle includes:

• Teacher instructions to access and distribute the digital files through your learning management system such as Google Classroom or Schoology
• 4 page printable article and Google Slides version of this article that details
  • Al Qaeda
  • Events leading up to 9/11
  • How America helped one another
  • Changes made to the nation after September 11

• Video
  • How to Use Teacher Tipsheet
  • The storyline of "The Man with the Red Bandanna" - the heroism of one civilian, Welles Crowther (13-minute video file)
  • Video response sheet that focuses on character (Print and Google Doc)
  • Student instruction page
  • Six-tab flipbook (print and Google Slides versions) focusing on the heroism of 9/11 that asks students to:
    • Define a hero
    • Discuss Welles Crowther
    • Reflect upon themselves
    • Relate to our society
    • Complete a quote analysis
    • Share final thoughts on our society

• Rubric
• Answer key

Ways to use these 9 11 activities in your classroom:

• Teach students the significance of September 11 by explaining the events that led to this tragic day
• Honor the victims of September 11
• Discuss character traits of heroism
• Social studies station
• Homework assignment
• Whole class lesson to spark a discussion
• Sub plans

Teachers that have used these September 11 lessons and activities in their classrooms have said,

• "My students were enthralled. They were silent and absolutely encouraged to do good. One student now wears a red bandanna himself. Thank you."
• Uplifting activity to go along with September 11 observance.
• My students enjoyed this lesson very much. It took us a few days to complete the lesson because I work with students with exceptionalities. I appreciate the clear fonts and straightforward questions. This story is an inspiring one that also is used to teach symbolism.
• Wonderful resource to teach courage and bravery.
• Wonderful product! Very interactive and creative. Students loved the involvement and opportunity to add fun to learning. Thank you! :)

These September 11 lessons are included in this bundle:

• The Man with the Red Bandanna
• September 11 History Packet

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