These lesson plans
have been selected for their relevance to issues raised by the
terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
How Media Shapes Perception Grades 10-12 http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/lessons/media/index.html
This language arts lesson will help your
10th to 12th grade students understand the impact that media
messages can have in shaping reactions to tragic events
conveyed in the news.
Changing Perspectives
on the Japanese Internment Experience Grades 9-12 http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/lessons/internment/index.html
Use this lesson plan to make students aware of the Internment
of Japanese-Americans in World War II and the danger of singling
out ethnic or religious groups as the "enemy."
Paul Robeson: 20th-Century
Renaissance Man, Hero In Any Century Grades 7-12 http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/lessons/robeson/index.html
In this lesson,
students explore the theme of heroism and interview local heroes in
their community. Use this lesson to focus students on the positive
examples of human behavior we have seen since the tragedy of
September 11, 2001.
I Have a Metaphor Grades 5-9 http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/lessons/mlk/index.html
In this lesson, students use Dr. Martin Luther King's message
of unity regardless of race and religion. Use this lesson as
a timely reminder that hatred toward anyone on the basis of
race or religion is unacceptable.
Who Am I? Exploring
Identity Grades 9-12 http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/lessons/whoami/index.html
Child experts note that in times of turmoil, children may feel
that their lives are out of control and question the security
of the world around them. Use this lesson to remind them of
who they are and why they are important.
