Engine Company 54 lost 15 men, 9/11/01
Overview
Through analysis of a collage created post 9/11, students consider how art can help us to process and understand difficult events. After, they collect everyday materials to create a piece of art and an accompanying curator note that reflects on a contemporary event.
Related Resources
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Today in History: September 11, 2001
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Primary Source Learning: Sep. 11, 2001
primary source teaching resources
Grade
High School, Middle School
Subjects
Art, Civics, Social Studies
Length
60-120 minutes
Topics
9/11, September 11, collage, everyday objects, guided primary source analysis, mixed media, terrorism
Author
Primary Source Nexus
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