Coping With Terrorism Lesson Plans

• This lesson idea focuses on what it means to be an American (or Canadian, etc.)
• Here’s a great idea for Dealing with Terrorism called “Links of Compassion”
• Here’s an idea for Quilting “Squares of Hope” to help Cope with Terrorism Acts
• In this idea for Coping with Terrorism, students make a Flag from Sept. 11th Newspaper Clippings
• This Coping with Terrorism idea involves making song “puzzles” out of the words from Patriotic Songs
• “Quilt 4 America” is the title of this idea for Coping with Terrorism
• A Coping with Terrorism lesson idea on Bravery and Dealing with Fear
• This is a short instruction on Debriefing students on a Crisis
• Students use “Peace Poles” in this idea for Coping with Terrorism
• This idea for Coping with Terrorism is called Peace Pledge and is also helpful for Flag Day

• Although not a lesson plan, this song may be helpful in Dealing with Terrorism. It’s called “Eternal Flame”
• This lesson is on Understanding the concept of Empathy and may be helpful in Handling Terrorism
• This lesson on Violence involves creating Memorials for September 11th through Poems & Painting
• Information, Discussion Topics, and Activities that help answer the question “What Is Terrorism?”
• This is simply a song to use in your class for Flag Day, 4th of July, or other Patriotic times
• This Fable was written to help children Cope with Terrorism and may be helpful in your class
• Students study the Geography, Politics, and People of Afghanistan in this lesson
• “How Viruses Travel” is the topic of this lesson plan – good way to have your students prepared
• This great International Pen Pal idea helps students combat terrorism in a significant way
• In this art lesson, students create a 9/11 Remembrance Tapestry
• This is a dialing 9-1-1 lesson

• Also take a look at our Independence Day and Flag Day lesson plans which may also be helpful (patriotic at least)!
• Here are some external links to other sites that may be helpful in dealing with Terrorism:
  • ASCA (American School Counselor Association): Terrorism Response: Tips for Teachers and Parents (and much more on this site)
  • NASP (National Association of School Psychologists): Coping With a National Tragedy (and much more on this site)
  • APA (American Psychological Association) HelpCenter: Managing Traumatic Stress (and more)
  • Talking With Kids: Talking With Kids About The News (and more)
  • NEA (National Education Association): Uniting Behind Our Children
  • The Boston Globe: What Do We Tell Our Children?
  • KidsHealth: Dealing With a Terrorist Tragedy
  • SmarterKids: First Step to Help Kids Cope with Attack: Turn Off the TV
  • PBS Kids: Helping Children Deal With Scary News
  • The New York Times Learning Network: Examining the Terrorist Attacks Through Editorial Writing (lesson plan)
  • USA Today: Calm Young Children; Explain to Older Kids
  • The American Red Cross
  • More links and information on Terrorism in the US
  • abcTeach’s Remembering September 11th page has theme units and more