9/11 Oral History Project
You have learned about what happened on September 11, 2001. Now you will interact with history by interviewing people about where they were and the impact of the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
<-- The Lower Manhattan 9/11 Memorial as seen from the air
You have learned about what happened on September 11, 2001. Now you will interact with history by interviewing people about where they were and the impact of the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
<-- The Lower Manhattan 9/11 Memorial as seen from the air
Steps of the Project
1. Decide what you want to know about people's experiences on 9/11/01.
2. Write your questions.
3. Ask 5-10 people your questions and record their answers (use your iPad).
4. Transcribe the interviews (listen to the interview and type what you hear - use a laptop).
5. Select the 5-10 sentences that stick out to you the most.
6. Add the sentences to our bulletin board display.
7. Write a short explanation of why each sentence is important to you.
Outcomes: Communicate, Be Precise
Due Date: Thursday, October 9, 2014
1. Decide what you want to know about people's experiences on 9/11/01.
2. Write your questions.
3. Ask 5-10 people your questions and record their answers (use your iPad).
4. Transcribe the interviews (listen to the interview and type what you hear - use a laptop).
5. Select the 5-10 sentences that stick out to you the most.
6. Add the sentences to our bulletin board display.
7. Write a short explanation of why each sentence is important to you.
Outcomes: Communicate, Be Precise
Due Date: Thursday, October 9, 2014
Resources from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
- 9/11 fact sheet
- Oral histories
- Interview tips (click the pdf link below)
interview_suggestions.pdf | |
File Size: | 46 kb |
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Rubric (below)