There are so many options--many, many photographs of September 11, 2001 in books, magazines, and the internet. I have chosen ten photographs to discuss. Teachers may choose more or less. Teachers may focus on photographs of people and emotion or on themes like heroes.
The photographs that I chose for this unit will take the students on a journey through the event. Students will relive September 11th, through photographs. The unit focuses first on photographs of the attack; then, photographs of the aftermath; finally, the attempted rescues.
The unit will provide teachers with activities that integrate language arts, social studies, and visual arts. It touches upon many different curriculum standards. According to New Haven Public Schools language arts standards (2.0-3.0), students will progress along a developmental continuum as they become skilled writers and speakers. Students will also develop strategic listening and viewing skills by interpreting and constructing meaning (4.0-5.0). According to social studies standards (5.0), students will focus on the importance of events in the world in which they live. Lastly, it touches upon visual arts standards (3.0-4.0). Students will evaluate, critique, and integrate art concepts. Students will understand the historical and cultural relationships and influences to art work (http://nhps.net/curriculum).