September 11 Patriot Day 5-E Lesson | Five Themes of Geography 9/11 | Microsoft
This Patriot Day lesson explains the tragic events on 9-11-01 while honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “To Tell the Truth” warm-up introducing Patriot Day, then review each of the Five Themes: Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human-Environment Interactions. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. View a news story to complete a 5 W's chart about September 11th. Next, a “GSI: Geography Scene Investigation” challenges students to examine the “5 Themes of Geography” to understand how the terrorist attacks impacted the United States. Also includes a printable “Walk-Around” poster version of the activity. Finally, pose ˜Think About It…˜ questions to summarize the big ideas. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E Slides Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Investigate GSI Activity
- Printable Poster Set
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “To Tell the Truth” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Explain: Big Ideas Activity - The 5W's of 9/11
- Elaborate: ”GSI: Geography Scene Investigation" Activity
- Evaluate: “Think About It” Summary
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 77
Time: 90 minutes
Grades: 5-12