This week was spent watching the documentary 9/11 and discussing the impact of the events on America financially and psychologically. More importantly, we focused on the character exhibited on the part of Americans in their response to the trauma.
About 15% of the people who died on 9/11 were First Responders. We examined the commitment and dedication necessary to pursue a profession based on sacrifice. We also found examples of everyday Americans who responded with courage and compassion.
This unit will conclude next week with the viewing of the roots of terrorism spanning changes wrought from the Ottoman Empire to the Colonial Period,WWI & WWII, Cold War and 21st Century. Depth of study and the identification of long term causes including cultural and political policies that contribute to unintended results and the effects of response.
The level of student interest has been extremely high and includes a student driven project to collect water and gatorade for our local volunteer fire departments.