1. Coming October 15, 2010

2. Basic Information Meet HB Station 6:10AM Cost: $60 per person Cost cover: LIRR, Subway, entrance to WTC Tribute Sites include Battery Park, Wall St, South St Seaport and Ground Zero area Arrive home 6:41PM at HB Station * Attending the trip hinges upon attendance in school AND completion of pre-trip activities.

3. Chaperones Mr. Scapellati and I will be teacher chaperones Needed: 3 parent chaperones NOTE: Parents may only chaperone if they are Virtus trained This is a Diocesan mandate NO EXCEPTIONS

4. Why learn about September 11? To gain an understanding of a unique modern historical event A major part of which essentially occurred in “our backyard” See how the events of this day brought to the forefront the sense of selflessness, dedication, and service of the rescue workers and civilians both in NYC and around the country Understand the sacrifice made by so many rescue workers and civilians that day

5. Before the trip… Complete initial thoughts assignment Complete an “oral history” with a person who was in some way involved with the events of 9/11 Can be anyone who was in NYC that day If you cannot find someone, see me immediately- I will connect you with someone.

6. Oral history An interview you will conduct that gives a FIRSTHAND account of what occurred on September 11. Person you choose needs to have worked in NYC on 9/11 or have lost a friend or loved one that day* Details of assignment will be discussed and distributed in class

7. Day of Trip Dress is casual * Trip goes rain or shine You may bring an umbrella if it’s needed Meet on time in the AM at Hampton Bays station Stay with chaperones Be mindful of attendance checks and meeting times Bring: Camera Small notebook/pen Money for lunch/souvenirs (in wallet) Watch/ clock Something for train ride (book, cards, etc)

8. After trip… Begin work on putting together a multimedia project about our experience Using the notes/pictures from day of trip Write a 1-2 pg reaction paper of trip This ONE TIME you are allowed to use 1 st person narrative (enjoy it while it lasts)

9. End goal… All assignments will be combined into a multimedia class project Ideas include: Website Photo story Video

10. Resources for project See tech page at OLH for link to some places we will visit http://www.olh.org/about.ihtml?mode=detail&id=42 http://www.olh.org/about.ihtml?mode=detail&id=42 Anyone interviewed is considered a “source”

11. Don’t Stress… This project will be an ongoing project throughout the school year… Therefore, we HAVE TIME to make it “perfect”… but DO NOT PROCRASTINATE…

12. And Now… Let’s begin…

13. Initial thoughts… Write one paragraph (4-6 complete sentences), that answers the following questions: What do you know of the events surrounding September 11? How has it affected (or not affected) your life? What images come to mind when it is mentioned? What questions do you have about the events of that day and the days following that you hope to have answered during this unit and on our trip? **You are allowed to use 1 st person for this assignment