9/11 Lesson Summary

Ms. Moy

Understanding 9/11

Facing History & Ourselves Framework

Understanding September 11^th, 2001

Who

Victims? 2977 People from 93 Nations

Perpetrators? -Extremists Terrorists

(Who Committed the Crime?)

Who Helped Victims? -Countless everyday citizens

Who made BRAVE choices to help!

(Heros, Upstanders Not Bystanders)-NYFD,NYPD, Emergency crews

Who It Impacts? -Victims & Families

(Communities) -New Yorkers, DC & PA residents,

-All Americans

-The World

-& Perpetrators & followers

What

· Terrorist attack on World Trade Center, Pentagon, Flight 93 (crashed in Pennsylvania on route to DC)

· A criminal act to make a “political” statement (disguised as religiously motivated).

· WTC original designer said it was a symbol of international peace.

When

· September 11, 2001

· 8:46 am first plane hits North Tower, WTC

· 9:03 am second plane hits South Tower, WTC

Where

· Lower Manhattan, Virginia, Pennsylvania

Why

· Why was this act done? (political, power, resources, religious?)

· Why is it important to learn about and study?

· Are there repercussions for today and the future from 9/11?

· Which communities does this affect?

· What are the root causes of hate crimes and intolerance?

· Are there consequences for misinformation/propaganda?

· Should we stereotype people?

· What can we do to improve cultural understanding to limit conflict?