The Modern World - How did September 11th 2001 (9/11) change the world?

***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price.

Learning objectives:
explain what happened on 11th September 2001
explain the consequences of the 9/11 terrorist attacks
assess the most significant consequence

Starter: an impactful BBC video clip about the terrorist attacks

Main: picture-led class discussion about the consequences of 9/11, following by an evidence categorisation activity. This stage of the lesson also allows for students to bring in their own opinions about the consequences of 9/11 (it may, for example, lead to the idea that 9/11 has negatively affected the portrayal of Muslims).

Main: a debate arguing over the most significant consequence of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Based around the historical concept of significance, and with a variety of impassioned views, this activity acts really well as a method by which students can both strengthen their understanding of 'significance' and develop their skills of backing up their arguments with well-explained evidence.

Plenary: a summary of the debate.