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This workbook gives kids the big picture on the
complex fight against terrorism.
For ages 9 and up
This book provides kids with in-depth information on the complexities of
fighting terrorism today. While the author acknowledges that "some wars are bad
and stupid", she also mentions that "other wars are fought for a good, valid
reason". Kids who are internalizing about the war on terrorism will benefit by
doing the workbook pages. While some of the activities are simple, such as
circling which words describe characteristics of a terrorist, others require
deeper reflections, such as writing your feelings about war. If your kids have
read The Day That Was Different: September 11, 2002--When America Was Attacked
by Terrorists, this book goes into greater detail about specifics and is a more
intense read. If your kids did well with the first workbook, this book is a
natural progression from the first one. If your kids feel overwhelmed by some of
the content, this is a good stopping point. It is your decision, as a parent,
whether to continue with the book, or better yet, continue at a later time or at
the child's request. Often, war is a sad subject and a difficult subject to
teacher to younger children. For families who have lost loved ones as a result
of the war, this is a tough area to approach and often baby steps need to be
taken when trying to answer difficult questions.
An excellent section deals with how kids can separate fact from rumor,
opinion, and guesses. Even adults struggle with this age-old problem! There are
many important tips to help kids distinguish between fact and rumor. By reading
this books, kids will get a better understanding of the war against terrorism,
including who really is the enemy, what can be learned from other wars, more
geography lessons, and how we know when we've won the war against terrorism. In
48 pages, the author covers a lot of ground and opens up the door to more
discussions on how to understand and cope with the information we are given.
Kids will read that it's good to stay calm and help others (including their
family), as well as expressing their opinions and their patriotism towards their
country.
Below are other ways
children can help make the world a better place, such as by helping families and
others who were affected by the September 11th disaster.
How Children and Teens
Can Contribute (LibertyUnites.org)
Suggests projects for children and teens to contribute to families of those
who were lost on September 11th, as well as honoring or helping others.
How Children and Teens
Can Contribute (Red Cross)
Suggests specific activities for children and teens to contribute to
families affected by the September 11th tragedy.
How Children Can Contribute (Time for Kids)
Suggests specific activities for children. President Bush has made a
specific request of our children to help the very needy children of
Afghanistan. They are in the most danger of any children of the world right
now, according to the United Nations.
How Kids Can
Contribute (Kids Helping Kids in Crisis)
Provides opportunities for kids to contribute to children affected by the
September 11th tragedy, as well as other distasters globally.
Request from
President Bush (Awesome Library)
Children can overcome fears about the future by doing something positive.
President Bush has made a specific request of our children. He believes that
children can help other children and also sow the seeds for peace. He asks
that children contribute to help the very needy children of Afghanistan.
They are in the most danger of any children of the world right now. He also
asks that children participate in a penpal program with a child in the
Middle East to improve communication between our cultures.
How Kids and Teens
Can Volunteer to the Red Cross (Red Cross)
Describes the Red Cross volunteer program for youth under the age of 24.
Kids Raising Funds
- An Example (GuidanceChannel.com)
Provides an example of how a school organized a fundraiser for families
affected by the September 11th disaster. The school has a regular student
fundraising program each year and students decide how the funds are to be
spent.
Locations of Local Red Cross Chapters (American Red Cross)
Provides the addresses of local Red Cross chapters, for those wishing to
make donations or volunteer.
Heroes - Pay
Tribute to Fallen Firefighters (National Fallen Firefighters Association)
National Fallen Firefighters Association offers an online Memory Wall to pay
tribute to fallen firefighters.
Framing Discussions of Terrible Events (Coalition of Essential Schools)
Provides provocative questions for children to discuss about what causes
terrible events.
How Children and
Teens Can Contribute (Youth Service America)
Suggests projects for children and teens to contribute during periods of
disaster, including the September 11th tragedy.
How Youth Can Contribute (Constitutional Rights Foundation)
Provides activities for youth to contribute to those who have helped with
the September 11th disaster or who have been overlooked. Examples of people
who may have not received much assistance include people who were displaced
from their homes and have had little or no time to return for their
belongings, people working at airports and airlines who have suffered
emotionally or have lost jobs, and people who live alone and have no one to
talk to about what happened.
Links of Compassion (LessonPlansPage.com)
Provides a lesson "to present a tangible symbol of the number of lives lost,
and a means for the students to 'connect' with surviving family and friends
of the victims..."
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