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“Research Presentation: 9/11 First Responders”
In this activity, students will research how different first response services supported the victims of 9/11 and share their findings with the class.
A “first responder” is an individual who is trained to assist people in an emergency. In the novel, Gratz references different first responder teams that supported people as they tried to leave the World Trade Center. Working in small groups, select one of the following teams of first responders and research their responsibilities in supporting victims of 9/11.
First Responder Groups:
Use the following questions to guide your research:
Share your findings with the class in a presentation. Be sure to include photographs, videos, and audio recordings, if relevant.
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