Remembering 9/11

Where were millions of American children on the morning of September 11, 2001?

• At home

• In classrooms

• At the World Trade Center

• At the Pentagon

What did then-President George W. Bush do when he was informed about the attacks?

• He continued reading with young Florida students

• He immediately left the classroom

• He called for an emergency meeting

• He started evacuating the school

What did some New York City teachers do to shield kindergartners from the view of the burning towers?

• Lowered the shades

• Took them to a different location

• Covered their eyes

• Turned off the lights

How did some educators in New York City provide support to students after the attacks?

• They evacuated the schools

• They organized counseling sessions

• They encouraged students to forget about it

• They punished students who talked about it

What did Yvette Ho witness from the art room window?

• People jumping out of windows

• Smoke billowing from the side of the tower

• The second plane flying into the south tower

• Sirens and crash sounds

What did Katie Lootens' teacher have the class do during English language arts?

• Watch the news

• Journal their feelings

• Share their feelings

• Learn about Afghanistan

What did Mike Brown teach in Williamsburg, Virginia?

• World History

• Kindergarten

• French

• Sixth grade

Where did Mike Brown teach at the time of the 9/11 attacks?

• Berkeley Middle School

• Battle Mountain High School

• Curtis High School

• Bruce-Monroe Elementary School

What made it clear to Eric Nordstrom that the 9/11 attacks were an act of terrorism?

• Confusion over what was happening

• The first plane crashing into the north tower

• The second plane crashing into the south tower

• The evacuation of his school

What was Alex Tronolone doing when the first tower fell?

• Taking pictures from the roof

• Returning to class

• Watching the smoke spread and clear

• Looking at his watch