Developing Lesson Plans and Activities A number of organizations have developed online lesson plans and activities appropriate for elementary-age students that focus on various aspects of September 11 and America's response to terrorism. These include: PBS: America Responds. This site features three lesson plans for elementary students: The American Flag (PreK - Grade 5). This lesson addresses the history of the flag, what its symbols represent, and the proper way to display it. A Nation of Many Cultures (K - Grade 5). This lesson invites students to create visual representations of themselves, their families, heritage, and interests, which can be compared and combined with the work of other classmates. A World At Peace (Grades 2 - 6). This lesson explores the question of basic human rights around the world. The National Geographic Society's online resources include several lesson plans for studying Afghanistan and its culture, as well as a lesson plan on the American flag. Greeting Friends from Other Places (Grades K - 2) uses an ethnic map of Afghanistan as students learn how local children might greet one another. Why Do We Have an American Flag? (Grades K - 2) encourages students to consider how a flag represents a country's people and resources and why a flag can evoke emotions. Living Through a Drought (Grades 3 - 5) uses a drought-and-vegetation map of Afghanistan to teach students how to recognize droughts, where they can occur, and how they affect people. What Makes a Group? (Grades 6 - 8) uses an ethnic groups map of Afghanistan to introduce students to cultural differences in Afghanistan and how those differences compare, statistically, to differences within their own classroom. Several other organizations offer online lesson plans geared toward older students, some of which may be appropriate for advanced elementary students (Grades 5 and 6). These include: The KidsClick! lesson plans and resources about terrorism. The Constitutional Rights Foundation "America Responds to Terrorism" online lessons and resources. The Arizona Bar Foundation's LawForKids.org site, featuring a special edition page with teaching resources on the September 11 events. Guide Home | Talking to Children about Terrorism and Traumatic Events Exploring American History | Lesson Plans and Activities Note: The views expressed here have not been approved by the House of Delegates or the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association, and accordingly, should not be construed as representing the policy of the American Bar Association, nor do they represent the official position or policies of the ABA Standing Committee on Public Education.