1. Question of the Day! What significance does the number 2,977 hold?
It was the total number of people who passed away during the September 11th terrorist attacks.

2. Who was President when 9/11 happened? George W. Bush
Question of the Day!
Who was President when 9/11 happened?
George W. Bush

3. Question of the Day!
What terrorist group was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?
Al Qaeda
Who was the leader of that group?
Osama (Usama) bin Laden

4. Do now: Write tonight’s HW in Agenda
DO NOW: Open to a page in binder…respond to this question: What does the word hero mean to you?
OBJECTIVE:
1. Continue to look at the causes and effects of the 9/11 attacks

5. Question of the Day: Top 6 spoken languages.
1.Chinese(Mandarin)1,300,000,000
2.English 508,000,000
3.Hindustani (Hindi andUrdu) 497,000,000
4.Spanish 392,000,000
5.Russian 277,000,000
6.Arabic 246,000,000

6. Do now: Write tonight’s HW in Agenda
DO NOW: Open to a fresh page in your binder
OBJECTIVE:
1. Begin to examine the events of 9/11
2. Learn how to take notes during powerpoint

7. Think, Pair, Share:
For a minute- think about what you know or have heard about 9-11 (FACTUAL)
Pair- with your shoulder partner, think of the who, what, when, where, why, how of 9-11.
Share with the class

8. Question to Think About- 9/11
Why did 9/11 happen? What would motivate someone to fly planes into buildings?
How has our world/country changed as a result of 9/11? Give some SPECIFIC examples.
Opinion: Do you think showing graphic pictures from 9/11 is appropriate in school? Why or why not?

9. Photo Album
by EyalP

10. 9-11- Facts: KEY VOCABULARY:
Terrorism: violent acts intended to create fear, targets are usually non-military civilians
Osama bin Laden: person responsible for organizing and funding 9-11 attacks
Pentagon: headquarters of U.S. Department of Defense, located in Northern Virginia
World Trade Center: group of 7 buildings in NYC, included the Twin Towers; financial hub
Al-Qaeda: Terrorist group lead by bin Laden

11. 9-11-01 Facts 4 Terrorist Acts happened:
1. 1st plane WTC North Tower-8:46 (around 50,000 people work there)
2. 2nd plane hit WTC South Tower- 9:03
3. Plane hit Pentagon in DC- 9:37
4. Hijacked plane crashed in field in PA. (plane’s destination was either the Capitol Building or White House)

12. WHO DID THIS?
Osama bin Laden & Al-Qaeda (a terrorist network) responsible- recruited 19 Hijackers to take planes.
Men trained in Afghanistan, but from many Middle Eastern countries (Saudi Arabia 15 of 19, Egypt, Lebanon, UAE)

14. Why did Al-Qaeda Do This?
Extremist- a person who holds extreme political or religious views and acts on them
Al Qaeda- Islamic EXTREMIST organization- hated American way of life/values
Wanted ALL US military out of Middle East

16. Attack on World Trade Center (WTC)
Why the WTC buildings?
1. Symbol of American wealth & power- 110 stories high in heart of NYC
2. Instill fear in Americans
3. Cause many casualties- 50,000 workers and 200,000 visitors on daily basis

40. Attack on Pentagon Plane crashed into Pentagon- Arlington, VA-9:37 AM
Why Pentagon? It is Department of Defense headquarters- a symbol of US military
2006-Memorial built for 184 people were killed

46. Shanksville, PA
Flight 93 Crashed into a field
Civilians on flight are heroes because they took back plane from hijackers
Destination- U.S. Capitol (although White House was discussed)

52. 9-11 Sixteen Years Later
After 9-11, U.S. invaded Afghanistan to find bin- Laden- still at war there
On May 2, 2011, bin Laden killed by Navy Seals
Memorial was unveiled at “Ground Zero”, where the Twin Towers fell

57. 9/11 Changed the World Forever
How has the World Changed?
1. Security at Airports
2. Rise of EXTREMIST groups/terrorism- ISIS
3. Patriot Act- gov’t created right after 9/11, can gather data on citizens, foreign nationals & gov’t (no warrant needed) .

58. American’s Immediately Respond
HEROISM is a theme that runs deep throughout the 9/11 story.
The number of firefighters and paramedics killed: 343
The number of NYPD officers killed: 23
The number of Port Authority police officers killed: 37
The number of U.S. troops killed in Operation Enduring Freedom: 2,343
Estimated units of blood donated to the New York Blood Center: 36,000
Estimated amount donated to 9/11 charities: $1.4 billion

59. YOUR TASK Patriotism- Love that people feel for their country
To you, what does it mean to be an American? Explain why YOU feel this way.
Define a hero in your own words. Name 1 hero that you know or that you have learned about. Explain why they are hero's in your eyes.
TIPS: Make sure to use a prewriting strategy- brainstorm & plan- DON’T JUST WRITE!!!

60. Activity
You will look through the PowerPoint on the class website and select a picture that you feel a special connection to.
You will answer these questions about the picture in complete sentences:
Who or what is shown in the picture?
Where and when was this picture taken?
Why did you select this picture to BEST represent your feelings about the tragedy on 9/11? What emotions do you feel when you look at this picture?

61. 9-11: A National Day of Service
After , people came from all over the U.S. to help in anyway they can, those affected by this tragedy.
It’s a day to remember those innocent people who lost their lives and those who lost loved ones.
Why is this topic of service to community and giving back particularly relevant to your community of Denville today?
For extra credit throughout the year, do something kind (random act of kindness) for someone or volunteer to help someone (or organization).