Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial 9-12 Lesson Plan PDF

Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial 9-12 Lesson Plan Overview Timeline of Events Students will understand the impact of the events of 9/11 and how Share the timeline of the September 11, 2001 attacks with the class...

Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial 9-12 Lesson Plan Overview Timeline of Events Students will understand the impact of the events of 9/11 and how Share the timeline of the September 11, 2001 attacks with the class as a counterterrorism evolved after the events of 9/11. whole group or individually. Give students a few minutes to look over the information, noting the times and locations. Attachments Timeline of Events Counterterrorism Investigation Investigation Document In partners or small groups, have students investigate which intelligence Reflection Document agencies were created around the time of 9/11. Discuss the following Wisconsin Academic Standards Addressed questions as a class: Introduction What was the purpose of these agencies? Have students write down a list of everything they think of when they hear the phrase 9/11. Then have them create a list of safety measures at Who were intelligence agencies looking for in addition to bin Laden? airports, sporting events, concerts and other places within the local area. What challenges did they face? Have them take a minute to share their thoughts and connections with Discuss the student answers as a class. those around them. If there are similar ideas in small group discussion, have them share out and keep a class list of what their thoughts and Next, have students apply their knowledge by creating their own connections are. counterintelligence timelines, starting on September 11, 2001 and ending in present day. They can research the details of: Prompting Questions The 10 year hunt for Osama bin Laden What is counterterrorism? How intelligence agencies were formed Who was Osama bin Laden? New inventions that were created Which government agencies fight against terrorism? How security in the United States changed What is Al-Qaeda? How the terrorist group Al-Qaeda changed Why were the Twin Towers and Pentagon targets of terrorism? How military training changed What types of security do you see at events in Wisconsin? How Wisconsin businesses supported the counterterrorism efforts Reflection Take some time with your students to reflect on the events that occurred on 9/11. What counterterrorism measures are in effect today? What are the connections to Wisconsin and to our community? Fill in the follow-up questions as a class or individually and have students share their thoughts on this significant day. ©2021 Kewaskum Remembers 9/11, Inc. www.wisconsin911memorial.com WISCONSIN ACADEMIC STANDARDS Standard SS.Inq1: Wisconsin students will construct meaningful questions that initiate an inquiry. SS.Inq1.a.h Frame researchable, complex, and open-ended questions, integrating multiple social studies strands that call for investigation. SS.Inq1.b.m Identify additional questions that support the research and possible resources to guide the inquiry. Standard SS.Hist2: Wisconsin students will analyze, recognize, and evaluate patterns of continuity and change over time and contextualization of historical events. SS.Hist2.a.h Evaluate a variety of primary and secondary sources to apply knowledge of major eras, enduring themes, turning points, and historical influences to analyze the patterns of continuity in the community, the state, the United States, and the world. SS.Hist2.c.h Evaluate how the historical context influenced the process or nature of the continuity or change that took place. Standard SS.Hist3: Wisconsin students will connect past events, people, and ideas to the present; use different perspectives to draw conclusions; and suggest current implications. SS.Hist3.a.h Analyze significant historical periods and their relationship to present issues and events. ©2021 Kewaskum Remembers 9/11, Inc. www.wisconsin911memorial.com TIMELINE OF EVENTS 7:59 a.m. EDT American Airlines Flight 11 takes off from Boston for Los Angeles. 8:14 a.m. EDT United Airlines Flight 175 takes off from Boston for Los Angeles. 8:20 a.m. EDT American Airlines Flight 77 takes off from Washington, D.C. for Los Angeles. 8:37 a.m. EDT Boston air traffic control alerts the military of potential hijacking. Air National Guard jets in Massachusetts are mobilized to follow American Airlines Flight 11. 8:42 a.m. EDT Following a delay, United Airlines Flight 93 takes off from New Jersey for San Francisco. 8:46 a.m. EDT Terrorists crash American Airlines Flight 11 into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. 8:50 a.m. EDT President George W. Bush is alerted. His advisors assume this is a tragic accident. 8:59 a.m. EDT Port Authority police order the evacuation of both towers. A minute later, the order is expanded to the entire World Trade Center complex. 9:03 a.m. EDT Terrorists crash United Airlines Flight 175 into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. 9:37 a.m. EDT Terrorists crash American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon. 9:42 a.m. EDT The FAA grounds all flights. 9:59 a.m. EDT The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapses. 10:03 a.m. EDT Terrorists crash United Airlines Flight 93 into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. 10:28 a.m. EDT The North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses. ©2021 Kewaskum Remembers 9/11, Inc. www.wisconsin911memorial.com Counterterrorism Investigation Group Research & Discussion Investigate and research which intelligence agencies were created right after September 11, 2001. Find the answers to the questions below. While researching, keep track of additional information you cover. What was the purpose of the intelligence agencies? Who were the intelligence agencies looking for in addition to bin Laden? What challenges did they face? Timeline Research Choose a few topics to research and include in your timeline: The 10 year hunt for Osama bin Laden How intelligence agencies were formed New inventions that were created How security in the United States changed How the terrorist group Al-Qaeda changed How military training changed What Wisconsin businesses supported military changes Next, organize your research into chronological order for your counterintelligence timeline, starting on September 11, 2001 and ending in present day. Add Primary Sources Once your research is complete, before you begin designing your timeline, find primary source examples to include on your timeline. The primary sources should enhance and connect to your research. Final Product Create a detailed timeline to explain how counterrorism has evolved since September 11, 2001. ©2021 Kewaskum Remembers 9/11, Inc. www.wisconsin911memorial.com REFLECTION QUESTIONS What is counterterrorism and what measures are in effect today? Why was the hunt for Osama bin Laden so difficult? What measures were taken to enhance security in the United States? What are the connections to Wisconsin and to our community? ©2021 Kewaskum Remembers 9/11, Inc. www.wisconsin911memorial.com