Gaining Perspective

HW: Interview due Monday, September 17. Possible Solution due Tuesday, September 18
Goal: Demonstrate the use of historical thinking skills in creating a history of post-September 11 life in America

1.  Picture day, smile and return to class...

2.  Develop Personal Perspective
Find "Proof For" and "Proof Against" the following statement:

My life would be very different if 9/11/2001 hadn't happened.

Read:   President Barack Obama's remarks as prepared for delivery at the Ground Zero ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States

3.  Curator's Design Challenge

DESIGN STATEMENT

   It is now up to you to consider how the National Museum of American History should expand its collections by recommending artifacts that represent life after September 11 and that you believe should become part of the national museum.

CONSTRAINTS

• You must have an artifact (or picture of) that represents your idea for the collection
•  Interviewees for research must have been at least 18 years old on September 11, 2001
• Time. Interview due Monday, Project due Wednesday

RESEARCH

   To accomplish this goal, you will first need to conduct field research. Each person will identify someone to interview about life before and after September 11. These interviewees should have been at least 18 years old on September 11, 2001. Use the questions provided as guidance, but feel free to extend your questions beyond those listed.

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