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Coping With Terrorism Lesson Plans
- This lesson idea focuses on what it means to be an American (or Canadian, etc.)
- Here’s a great idea for Dealing with Terrorism called “Links of Compassion”
- Here’s an idea for Quilting “Squares of Hope” to help Cope with Terrorism Acts
- In this idea for Coping with Terrorism, students make a Flag from Sept. 11th Newspaper Clippings
- This Coping with Terrorism idea involves making song “puzzles” out of the words from Patriotic Songs
- “Quilt 4 America” is the title of this idea for Coping with Terrorism
- A Coping with Terrorism lesson idea on Bravery and Dealing with Fear
- This is a short instruction on Debriefing students on a Crisis
- Students use “Peace Poles” in this idea for Coping with Terrorism
- This idea for Coping with Terrorism is called Peace Pledge and is also helpful for Flag Day
- Although not a lesson plan, this song may be helpful in Dealing with Terrorism. It’s called “Eternal Flame”
- This lesson is on Understanding the concept of Empathy and may be helpful in Handling Terrorism
- This lesson on Violence involves creating Memorials for September 11th through Poems & Painting
- Information, Discussion Topics, and Activities that help answer the question “What Is Terrorism?”
- This is simply a song to use in your class for Flag Day, 4th of July, or other Patriotic times
- This Fable was written to help children Cope with Terrorism and may be helpful in your class
- Students study the Geography, Politics, and People of Afghanistan in this lesson
- “How Viruses Travel” is the topic of this lesson plan – good way to have your students prepared
- This great International Pen Pal idea helps students combat terrorism in a significant way
- In this art lesson, students create a 9/11 Remembrance Tapestry
- This is a dialing 9-1-1 lesson
- Also take a look at our Independence Day and Flag Day lesson plans which may also be helpful (patriotic at least)!
- Here are some external links to other sites that may be helpful in dealing with Terrorism:
- ASCA (American School Counselor Association): Terrorism Response: Tips for Teachers and Parents (and much more on this site)
- NASP (National Association of School Psychologists): Coping With a National Tragedy (and much more on this site)
- APA (American Psychological Association) HelpCenter: Managing Traumatic Stress (and more)
- Talking With Kids: Talking With Kids About The News (and more)
- NEA (National Education Association): Uniting Behind Our Children
- The Boston Globe: What Do We Tell Our Children?
- KidsHealth: Dealing With a Terrorist Tragedy
- SmarterKids: First Step to Help Kids Cope with Attack: Turn Off the TV
- PBS Kids: Helping Children Deal With Scary News
- The New York Times Learning Network: Examining the Terrorist Attacks Through Editorial Writing (lesson plan)
- USA Today: Calm Young Children; Explain to Older Kids
- The American Red Cross
- More links and information on Terrorism in the US
- abcTeach’s Remembering September 11th page has theme units and more
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