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We have all seen pictures of terrorism during the past year since Sept We have all seen pictures of terrorism during the past year since Sept. 11. This has frightened all of us, and lead to major changes in our society. The Homeland of the United States has been invaded, and we want to feel safe again. Terrorism has taken place in many other regions across the world. This is a lecture for Sept. 11, it overviews what we know about terrorism. Little girl image: http://www.corona.bell.k12.ca.us/teach/swa/girl.gif Plane image: http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/ehr/ehr/science_home/images/plane.gif FALLOUT SHELTER

On Sept. 11 the Twin Towers received a body blow by a terrorist On Sept. 11 the Twin Towers received a body blow by a terrorist. Please close your eyes and think about what you felt. Where were you? What type of emotions swept over you? Were your afraid? Most people were.

We want to prevent our children, and ourselves from being afraid We want to prevent our children, and ourselves from being afraid. Educators, teachers, and mentors need the best possible information quickly to prevent the buildup of fear, and to dissipate fear after it has arisen. In many ways fear, for the survivors, is more disruptive than death.

The teacher in the classroom teaches, and reduces fear The teacher in the classroom teaches, and reduces fear. S/he is a calming influence, siphoning off the fear. By learning the history and facts about terrorism, we can understand how best help ourselves, family and friends. Classroom image: http://www.west.asu.edu/itweb/services/classroom.gif

The Center for National Security Studies

From Emergency Net NEWS Archives, 1994 Document Courtesy of the U. S From Emergency Net NEWS Archives, 1994 Document Courtesy of the U.S. Postal Inspector's Office