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9/11 Memorial: Interactive 9/11 Timeline

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Abstract:: This interactive timeline chronicles the events of 9/11 using images, audio and video from the 9/11 Memorial Museum's permanent collection. The timeline tells the story of the day as it unfolded in the air and on the ground. It's filled with first-person accounts from survivors, first responders and witnesses. Please note: Due to the nature of events related to the Sept. 11 attacks, the timeline contains some graphic images and sensitive content. Parents may want to first review the site before sharing it with young children.

Subject:: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
Collection:: National September 11 Memorial & Museum

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9/11 Memorial: Lesson Plans

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Abstract:: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. The lesson plans are divided into multiple themes and across grade level spans. Each lesson draws upon artifacts and oral histories from the 9/11 Memorial Museum collection. They are written for use throughout the school year and across subjects, including Social Studies, History, English Language Arts, and Art. Each lesson is also aligned to the Common Core Standards to ensure relevance in teaching.

Subject:: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
Collection:: National September 11 Memorial & Museum

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It Came From Greek Mythology

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Abstract:: The lessons in this unit provide you with an opportunity to use online resources to further enliven your students' encounter with Greek mythology, to deepen their understanding of what myths meant to the ancient Greeks, and to help them appreciate the meanings that Greek myths have for us today. In the lessons below, students will learn about Greek conceptions of the hero, the function of myths as explanatory accounts, the presence of mythological terms in contemporary culture, and the ways in which mythology has inspired later artists and poets.

Subject:: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Secondary
Collection:: EDSITEment

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Little Kinnakeet Lifesaving Station: Home to Unsung Heroes

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Abstract:: describes the lifesaving stations constructed from 1871-1915 along the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Great Lakes to rescue ships in trouble. Little Kinnakeet was among the first seven constructed on North Carolina's treacherous Outer Banks in 1874.

Subject:: Humanities, Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
Collection:: National Park Service

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