Guidelines for Discussion about 9/11

Grade Range: 5-12
Resource Type(s): Reference Materials
Date Posted: 8/31/2010

This guide from the National September 11 Memorial and Museum offers suggestions for teachers on how to prepare for and structure conversations about 9/11 with students of all ages.

National Standards

United States History Standards (Grades 5-12)

Era 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970s)

1: The economic boom and social transformation of postwar United States

2: How the Cold War and conflicts in Korea and Vietnam influenced domestic and international politics

3: Domestic policies after World War II

4: The struggle for racial and gender equality and the extension of civil liberties

World History Standards (Grades 5-12)

Era 9: The 20th Century Since 1945: Promises and Paradoxes

2: The search for community, stability, and peace in an interdependent world

3: Major global trends since World War II

Instructional Strategies

Discussions

Keywords

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