A Sad Anniversary September 5, 2011 Click Icon for Teacher Information SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITY ©1997-2011 N2Y, Inc. ©SymbolStix, LLC used with permission

A Sad AnniversarySeptember 5, 2011

Click Icon for Teacher Information

SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITY

©1997-2011 N2Y, Inc. ©SymbolStix, LLC used with permission

http://www.news-2-you.com/

http://www.uniquelearningsystem.com/

Supplemental Activity includes eight pages of information and six question and answer activities. Also included are links for video viewing. The Supplemental Activity is intended to enhance News-2-You and Unique (ULS) content.

Newspaper Overview

Topic: A Sad Anniversary

• September 11, 2001 (9/11), was a sad day in America; thousands of people died in terrorist attacks.

• Now, ten years later, we remember the day and honor the victims.

• We can thank first responders, who help us during emergencies.

• A new memorial and museum opening in New York City will be a permanent reminder of 9/11.

ULS Overview

Topic: Government

• Governments in cities and towns hire first responders to keep citizens safe in emergencies.

• First responders are trained to help people in emergencies like fires, auto accidents or health crises.

• They are authority figures we should cooperate with to stay safe.

• Everyone needs to know how to call 9-1-1 when they need emergency help.





Many first responders came to help on September 11, 2001 (9/11).

Let’s learn more about emergencies and first responders.

2

First responders can help us when we have an emergency.





• An emergency is a problem that can happen suddenly and needs quick action.

• An emergency might be when a person is very sick or badly injured.

• It might be when a home is in danger, such as from a fire.

• A car accident could be another emergency.

3

What is an emergency?

Can you describe some other emergencies?

This girl is waiting with firemen during an emergency.





• Find an adult and calmly tell them about the problem.

• If it is an emergency, the adult may call the emergency phone number: 9-1-1.

• If no adult can help, you may need to call 9-1-1 yourself.

• The dispatcher will answer the phone call and send the help you need.

9-1-1 dispatchers are ready to send you help.

What should you do when you have an emergency?

Why should you never prank call 9-1-1?

4©1997-2011 N2Y, Inc. ©SymbolStix, LLC used with permission




• The dispatcher will usually send an EMT with an ambulance, a police office or fire fighter with a truck.

• These helpers are called first responders and have a lot of training and practice for emergencies.

• Be sure to answer any questions the first responders have.

• Emergencies can be scary, but the first responders know what to do.

First responders come ready to help with many emergencies.

Why do you think they are called first responders?

When you call 9-1-1, a dispatcher will answer the call.

5©1997-2011 N2Y, Inc. ©SymbolStix, LLC used with permission




you are hungry house fireneed homework help

Which of these is an emergency?





Try Again!



you are hungry house fire




Try Again!



house fireneed homework help




house fire!



house fire




What should someone do in an emergency?

call 9-1-1 nothingplay games





Try Again!




call 9-1-1 nothing



Try Again!




call 9-1-1play games



call 9-1-1!




call 9-1-1



Who can help you in an emergency?

criminals wizards first responders





Try Again!




wizards first responders



Try Again!




criminals first responders



first responders!




first responders



• The dispatcher can send an ambulance with EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians).

• EMTs can help when someone is having a medical emergency at home or anywhere else.

• They come when people have accidents, heart attacks, breathing problems, broken bones and more.

• The EMTs can take the patient to the hospital in an ambulance if they need more help.

Could you save someone’s life by calling 9-1-1?

You can call 9-1-1 if someone is sick or injured.

6

EMTs will take this woman to a hospital for more care.





• Police officers learn all about the law.

• They are trained to protect people and property.

• They can stop people who try to hurt others.

• Police officers want to help you be safe.

Why is a police officer an important person in the community?

You can call 9-1-1 if you need the help of police officers.

7

The police help to protect you.





• Firefighters can help if you have a fire at home or anywhere else.

• They also rescue people trapped in burning buildings and treat their injuries.

• They rescue people stuck in cars or trucks after an accident.

• Firefighters get training and have special equipment to help in many situations.

What kind of first responder would you like to be?

You can call 9-1-1 if you need the help of firefighters.

8

Firefighters rescue people and animals.





Where can EMTs take patients for more help?

hospital farm desert





Try Again!




hospital desert



Try Again!




hospital farm



hospital!




hospital



Who may come to help when you call 9-1-1?

actors cheerleaders police officers





Try Again!




cheerleaders police officers



Try Again!




actors police officers



police officers!




police officers



Who rescues people trapped in burning buildings?

firefighters miners journalists





Try Again!




firefighters journalists



Try Again!




firefighters miners



firefighters!




firefighters



Click on the video camera to learn about a five year-old boy who saves his mom by calling 9-1-1:

Click on the video camera to see a tour of the 9/11 memorial construction site:

Visit the following links for expanded video content.

Note: Ads on some of these videos may not be appropriate for students. We try to avoid them; however, we can’t control materials that are added after our review. Preview all videos before in-class presentation. Show videos full-screen when possible.



http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/local_news/queens/090812_5_Year_Old_Saves_Mom

http://online.wsj.com/video/911-memorial-an-exclusive-look/4D5794A1-003E-4B9B-90F6-3933A9FCB88B.html



Hope you enjoyed learning about: A Sad Anniversary!

The next topic will be: Terrible Towel.

News-2-You connects the classroom to the world. It’s a connection that spurs learning and increases communication. Our news stories provide stimulating new information on reader-friendly themes. Our subscribers come from all levels of special education (preschool to adult education), regular education (preschool to 4 th grade) and ESL classrooms (preschool to adult).

Each newspaper is ready to use. No software to learn. No extra prep work. Just download and build your lesson plans around the material. It’s all there!

The Unique Learning System is the only comprehensive, dynamic curriculum designed specifically for special learners. It is a standards-based approach to learning that was developed in grade level bands. A unit format incorporates instructional activities for each monthly topic. Unique has 29 lessons in each of the four grade bands, and 22 activities in the transition band. Each unit incorporates reading, writing, math and related content activities. It has differentiated tasks for various learning needs and has adapted materials in each lesson. There is an assessment guide with suggested instructional strategies and instructional tips for each grade level band.

N2Y, Inc. • P.O. Box 550 • Huron, OH 44839 • Toll free: (800) 697-6575 • Phone: (419) 433-9800 • Fax: (419) 433-9810





Documents

A Sad Anniversary September 5, 2011 Click Icon for Teacher Information SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITY ©1997-2011 N2Y, Inc. ©SymbolStix, LLC used with permission