Remembering 9/11

Do you remember where you were on Tuesday, September 11, 2001? Nearly ten years ago, the world was still reeling from the devastation of the 9/11 attacks on the United States that occurred. Even after almost ten years, it sometimes still seems so unreal, but we all know that it did happen. Today, whether or not you were directly affected on that day, we all now live in a post-9/11 world – one of cautiousness and introspection, but also one of hope.

9/11 Memorial
On Sunday, September 11, the 9/11 Memorial will be dedicated in a private ceremony for the families of victims’ of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and February 26, 1993. The following day, the 9/11 Memorial will be open to the public for viewing and allow everyone to gather in honor of the people who lost their lives during both attacks. One of the places that will draw many is the twin memorial pools on which the names of victims are inscribed.

102 Minutes that Changed America
On Sunday, September 11, the HISTORY channel and A+E Networks will air the Emmy-Award winning movie which documents the 102 minutes that passed between the impact of the first plane into One World Trade Center, then the second plane’s crash into Two World Trade Center, and then to the final collapse of both buildings. This documentary is a compilation of video footage recorded by witnesses in and around New York City on the day of the attacks. The showing will start at 8:46AM ET. A teacher’s guide is available to use with your students to promote discussion and further studying of the subject.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum Webcasts
The attacks of 9/11 – causes, questions, ramifications, etc. – is a subject that will forever provoke conversation whether agreeable or argumentative. Clifford Chanin, Senior Program Advisor at the Memorial Museum, hosts a webcast series that was created for further discussion on issues that surround the 9/11 attacks and the post 9/11 world we live in today. A group of scholars and experts gather each month for a “round-table” discussion of the affects of the attacks. You can watch the webcasts to hear their perspectives and promote more conversation within your own classroom. A teacher’s guide and study is also available for the webcasts. See the current webcasts offered now.

Bloody Ground, Our Ground

Tennessee History for Kids has just released its new print edition, “Bloody Ground, Our Ground,” for students and teachers which targets 4th and 8th graders. It covers the period of pre-history through pre-Civil War in a colorful and well written fashion that you are accustomed to reading on the Tennessee History Web site. Some of the chapter titles you will find in the booklet include the following:

• The First Europeans
• Tennessee’s Wild West Era
• Trail of Tears

and more along with tidbits about Pinson Mounds, Randolph (Ghost Town on the Mississippi), and other topics giving students a glimpse into the early history of Tennessee.

“Bloody Ground, Our Ground” booklets are only $2 (+ shipping and handling) and can be easily ordered by completing the order form. Order your copy today!

Also available are the new 5th grade booklets that cover the Civil War through our present day with topics that include the Reconstruction, the Civil War and more Tennessee history. Take advantage of this affordable teaching tool for your students and order your copy today for only $2 each.