Teach to Remember: Teamwork Activities and Materials
Pre-Video Activities
Option 1: Review the Story of Flight 93 and September 11 Timeline to provide context on September 11 and Flight 93. Option 2: As a class, use crew members and passengers materials to learn about Deora Frances Bodley and Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas.
Post-Video Discussion Questions:
1. How can you encourage others to work together as a team? 2. The Flight 93 crew members and passengers were 40 unique individuals who stood together on 9/11 to confront terrorism. They prevented an attack that day and saved countless lives because they worked as a team. Write about a current problem the world presently faces and how people could work together to solve the problem.
Option 2: Moment of Remembrance
Image preview of what you will experience during the Moment of Remembrance.
The Moment of Remembrance is meant to observe the September 11 attack, recounting the events of that day while honoring and reflecting on those who were lost in New York, Arlington, and Stonycreek Township. Witness the reading of the 40 crew members' and passengers' names and the ringing of the Bells of Remembrance.
Option 1: Review the Story of Flight 93 and September 11 Timeline to provide context on September 11 and Flight 93. Option 2: Consider assigning a book from our Recommended Reading for students to explore a more in depth look at September 11 and Flight 93.
Post-Video Activities and Discussion Questions:
1. Have students individually or in groups research a crew member or passenger and create a biographical report about them. 2. As a student, how can you honor and remember those we have lost, both on September 11 and in your own life? 3. Families of the people who died on September 11, 2001 and citizens from around the world have left messages in New York, Arlington and Shanksville for those who perished on that day. Using the resources provided, learn about a crew member or passenger from Flight 93 and write them a personal letter based upon what you have learned about their life and their actions.
Option 3: Virtual Tour
A preview of what you will experience during the Virtual Tour of Flight 93 National Memorial.
Join National Park Service Rangers and Gordon Felt, the brother of Flight 93 passenger Edward P. Felt, for a guided tour of Flight 93 National Memorial. Learn more about the Memorial and several design features that honor the crew members and passengers.
Option 1: Review the Story of Flight 93 and September 11 Timeline to provide context on September 11 and Flight 93. Option 2: Consider assigning a book from our Recommended Reading for students to explore a more in depth look at September 11 and Flight 93.
Post-Video Discussion Questions:
1. What part of the Memorial is the most meaningful to you and why? 2. What part of the Memorial do you think means the most to the family members of the crew members and passengers of Flight 93?
