1. A Sad Anniversary September 5, 2011
SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITY
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2. A Sad Anniversary September 5, 2011
Supplemental Activity includes eight pages of information and six question and answer activities. Also included are links for video viewing. The Supplemental Activity is intended to enhance News-2-You and Unique (ULS) content.
Newspaper Overview
Topic: A Sad Anniversary
September 11, 2001 (9/11), was a sad day in America; thousands of people died in terrorist attacks.
Now, ten years later, we remember the day and honor the victims.
We can thank first responders, who help us during emergencies.
A new memorial and museum opening in New York City will be a permanent reminder of 9/11.
ULS Overview
Topic: Government
Governments in cities and towns hire first responders to keep citizens safe in emergencies.
First responders are trained to help people in emergencies like fires, auto accidents or health crises.
They are authority figures we should cooperate with to stay safe.
Everyone needs to know how to call when they need emergency help.
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Many first responders came to help on September 11, 2001 (9/11).
First responders can help us when we have an emergency.
Let’s learn more about emergencies and first responders. 2
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4. Can you describe some other emergencies?
A Sad Anniversary September 5, 2011
What is an emergency?
An emergency is a problem that can happen suddenly and needs quick action.
An emergency might be when a person is very sick or badly injured.
It might be when a home is in danger, such as from a fire.
A car accident could be another emergency.
This girl is waiting with firemen during an emergency.
Can you describe some other emergencies? 3
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What should you do when you have an emergency?
Find an adult and calmly tell them about the problem.
If it is an emergency, the adult may call the emergency phone number:
If no adult can help, you may need to call yourself.
The dispatcher will answer the phone call and send the help you need.
9-1-1 dispatchers are ready to send you help.
Why should you never prank call 9-1-1? 4
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When you call 9-1-1, a dispatcher will answer the call.
The dispatcher will usually send an EMT with an ambulance, a police office or fire fighter with a truck.
These helpers are called first responders and have a lot of training and practice for emergencies.
Be sure to answer any questions the first responders have.
Emergencies can be scary, but the first responders know what to do.
First responders come ready to help with many emergencies.
Why do you think they are called first responders? 5
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Which of these is an emergency?
need homework help
you are hungry
house fire
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Which of these is an emergency?
Try Again!
you are hungry
house fire
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Which of these is an emergency?
Try Again!
need homework help
house fire
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Which of these is an emergency?
house fire!
house fire
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What should someone do in an emergency?
play games
call 9-1-1
nothing
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What should someone do in an emergency?
Try Again!
call 9-1-1
nothing
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What should someone do in an emergency?
Try Again!
play games
call 9-1-1
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What should someone do in an emergency?
call 9-1-1!
call 9-1-1
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Who can help you in an emergency?
criminals
wizards
first responders
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Who can help you in an emergency?
Try Again!
wizards
first responders
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Who can help you in an emergency?
Try Again!
criminals
first responders
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Who can help you in an emergency?
first responders!
first responders
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You can call if someone is sick or injured.
The dispatcher can send an ambulance with EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians).
EMTs can help when someone is having a medical emergency at home or anywhere else.
They come when people have accidents, heart attacks, breathing problems, broken bones and more.
The EMTs can take the patient to the hospital in an ambulance if they need more help.
EMTs will take this woman to a hospital for more care.
Could you save someone’s life by calling 9-1-1? 6
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You can call if you need the help of police officers.
Police officers learn all about the law.
They are trained to protect people and property.
They can stop people who try to hurt others.
Police officers want to help you be safe.
The police help to protect you.
Why is a police officer an important person in the community? 7
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You can call if you need the help of firefighters.
Firefighters can help if you have a fire at home or anywhere else.
They also rescue people trapped in burning buildings and treat their injuries.
They rescue people stuck in cars or trucks after an accident.
Firefighters get training and have special equipment to help in many situations.
Firefighters rescue people and animals.
What kind of first responder would you like to be? 8
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Where can EMTs take patients for more help?
hospital
farm
desert
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Where can EMTs take patients for more help?
Try Again!
hospital
desert
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Where can EMTs take patients for more help?
Try Again!
hospital
farm
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Where can EMTs take patients for more help?
hospital!
hospital
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Who may come to help when you call 9-1-1?
actors
cheerleaders
police officers
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Who may come to help when you call 9-1-1?
Try Again!
cheerleaders
police officers
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Who may come to help when you call 9-1-1?
Try Again!
actors
police officers
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Who may come to help when you call 9-1-1?
police officers!
police officers
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Who rescues people trapped in burning buildings?
firefighters
miners
journalists
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Who rescues people trapped in burning buildings?
Try Again!
firefighters
journalists
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Who rescues people trapped in burning buildings?
Try Again!
firefighters
miners
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Who rescues people trapped in burning buildings?
firefighters!
firefighters
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34. Visit the following links for expanded video content.
A Sad Anniversary September 5, 2011
Visit the following links for expanded video content.
Click on the video camera to learn about a five year-old boy who saves his mom by calling 9-1-1:
Click on the video camera to see a tour of the 9/11 memorial construction site:
Note: Ads on some of these videos may not be appropriate for students. We try to avoid them; however, we can’t control materials that are added after our review. Preview all videos before in-class presentation. Show videos full-screen when possible.
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