Remember
September 11
(6-12)
Memorial
to 9/11
(n33)
Subject
All
Objective
Give
students the opportunity to express creatively
their feelings toward the events of 9/11.
Time
Needed
One
class period
Materials
Construction
paper, scissors, glue, tape, markers
Lesson
Cut
different colors of construction paper in squares
that are approximately 6”x6”. Give
each student a piece of construction paper along
with the following instructions:
The square you have represents one piece in a
quilt that we are going to create to memorialize
(remember) the events of September 11. Using the
materials that are provided (construction paper,
glue, scissors), create a quilt square that represents
your feelings, attitudes, concerns or ideas about
9/11. Your square may be a figurative or literal
interpretation of your feelings. You must stay
inside the dimensions of the square and all your
work should be flat on the surface.
When students have completed their squares, glue
onto a larger piece of construction paper to look
like squares on a quilt. If you have access to
a laminating machine, laminate the entire quilt.
Display in your room or the hallway. If the entire
school participates in this activity, combine
the quilts to make one memorial from the entire
school.