WHY STUDY HISTORY?? CWP

In Memoriam: NYC We are going to watch a documentary about the events of 9/11 and the days following in NYC. What do you know about the events that took place that day? As you watch, what emotions do you feel? What is your reaction to the images? If you were in NY, how would you respond?

Discussion 1.How did you react? What emotions did the film elicit as you watched? 2.How does the film use music to set or influence the mood projected by the film? How would you describe the overall mood of the film? 3.In the film, as people come to pay their respects at Ground Zero, how do they behave? How are they remembering the events of 9/11 and those lost? 4.From what you observe in the film, how did America and Americans change after September 11, 2001?

Homework Ask your parents, family members, or neighbors about how they think America changed after 9/11. Write down their response(s) and be prepared to share/discuss them on Monday.