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Biological and Chemical Warfare
Civil Liberties and Security
Countering Terrorism
Donations
Fighting Intolerance
Helping Children Cope
Heroes and Heroism
Homeland Security
Nuclear and Dirty Bombs
September 11th
Terrorist Networks
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- Afghanistan
- Family Safety
- Middle East
- Muslims Against Terrorism
- Safe Schools
- World Peace
Lesson Plans
- Lesson Plans Related to Terrorism (KidsClick.org)
Provides seven lessons to help students handle issues related to terrorism. 10-01
- Preparing for and Handling Disasters (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Provides information and lessons to help children and adults handle disasters. 8-02
- Terrorism - Defining Terrorism (PBS Newshour)
Helps students explore definitions of terrorism. "Referring to the reading 'Revolutionaries or Terrorists?', call on students to identify the points of disagreement that emerged in the United Nations' debates on terrorism." 2-03
Lists
- Muslims and Islam (Awesome Library)
Provides information on Islam from a Muslim point of view. According to the sources, followers of Islam do not harm innocent civilians, even in a time of war. In addition, Islam supports tolerance for other religions. The sources help to compare the teachings of Islam and with the actions of terrorists who claim to be Muslims. 9-01
Materials
- American Flag and Symbols (Awesome Library)
Provides printable flags of the United States for placing on Web pages or car antennas or using for "screen wallpaper." Also provides a history of the flag, how to display and show respect for the flag, how to fold the flag, words to the National Anthem (Star-Spangled Banner), the Pledge of Allegiance, and related activities, pictures, clip art, songs, and symbols of American patriotism. Includes other patriotic graphics, as well a an Earth flag and picture of the world. Clip art is sometimes spelled clipart. 9-02
Papers
- -Heroes - Fallen Firefighters (IAFF)
Provides a list of fallen firefighters from the September 11th disaster and provides information to allow sending condolences. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 10-01
- Afghanistan (Awesome Library)
Provides information on the Taliban, Osama bin Laden, the culture, and the history of the country. (Persons suspected of involvement in the attack on the USA on September 11th live in Afghanistan.) Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 9-01
- Afghanistan Gains Agreement on New Government (BBC News)
Describes an agreement for a new government for Afghanistan. The interim leader will be Hamid Karzai. 11-01
- An American View of Terrorism (U.S. Department of State)
"Terrorists are criminals, whatever their ethnic, religious, or other affiliation. We oppose their crimes, not any religious or moral cause they purport to represent." "Terrorism is a crime that affects innocent men, women, and children everywhere. Its victims have been on all continents." 11-01
- Coping With Unexpected Disasters (American Red Cross)
Describes different emotional and physical reactions to a disaster. Suggests how to deal with reactions. 9-01
- Homeland Security - Preparing for a Terrorist Attack (American Red Cross)
Describes what we should do to prepare ourselves and our families for a terrorist attack. 2-03
- Karzai Selected as Interim Leader for Afghanistan (BBC News - O'Toole)
Provides a short profile of the new leader of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai. 11-01
- Karzai Selected as Interim Leader for Afghanistan (Tampa Bay Online - Gannon)
Provides a short profile of the new leader of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai. 11-01
- Leaders of Afghanistan (Christian Science Monitor)
Describes interim leaders of Afghanistan until a new government can be formed. Includes Hamid Karzai, Yunu (or Younus) Qanooni, Abdullah Abdullah, and Muhammad Quassim Fahim.12-01
- Muslims Against Terrorism (Awesome Library)
Provides information about the incompatibility of Muslim teachings and terrorists acts. 10-01
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (National Institutes of Mental Health)
Describes post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD), a potentially strong reaction to experiencing or even witnessing a traumatic event. "About 30 percent of the men and women who have spent time in war zones experience PTSD." 9-01
- Preparing for Terrorism (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Provides basic facts and suggestions to help prepare for a terrorist attack. 8-02
- Protection from Terrorism (MSNBC)
Provides suggestions for families for staying safe during a period of attack by terrorism. 11-01
- Taliban - How Taliban Criminals Gained Control of Afghanistan (MSNBC Newsweek - Bahari)
Describes how Taliban criminals overthrew the legitimate government of Afghanistan. 10-01
- Terrorism Defined (Terrorism Research Center - US Army Field Manual)
Provides a comprehensive definition of terrorism from an American point of view. 9-01
- Terrorism Fact Sheet (Federal Emergency Management Team)
Defines terrorism from an American point of view and lists known attacks within the USA until 1998. 9-01
Projects
- How Kids Can Help With the September 11th Disaster (LibertyUnites.org)
Provides examples of projects for kids to contribute to the healing from the disaster. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 9-01
- How Kids Can Help With the September 11th Disaster (Youth Service America)
Provides 25 ways youths can help in times of disaster, including the September 11th disaster. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 9-01
- How Youth Can Contribute (Constitutional Rights Foundation)
Provides activities for youth to contribute to those who have helped with the September 11th disaster or who have been overlooked. Examples of people who may have not received much assistance include people who were displaced from their homes and have had little or no time to return for their belongings, people working at airports and airlines who have suffered emotionally or have lost jobs, and people who live alone and have no one to talk to about what happened. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 9-01
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