Summary
PBS NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs network of high school journalism programs across the country gathered the reflections of teenagers to explore the legacy of 9/11 on their generation. They present the voices of young Americans who were born after Sept. 11, 2001, and reveal how their lives were shaped by it.Five Facts
- Who is interviewed for this piece, and what do they have in common?
- What are some of the feelings expressed by students in this piece?
- When did the first students born after 9/11 graduate high school?
- Why do some of these students express optimism or hope ?
- How are these students' lives impacted by the legacy of 9/11, according to this piece?
Focus Questions
- What are some of the ways the legacy of 9/11 has impacted you (feel free to share only what you are comfortable sharing).
- How do you think the legacy of 9/11 will shape U.S. society going forward?
For More
- Follow this lesson plan , which will be updated with stories throughout the days leading up to the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
- Lesson plan: On the anniversary of 9/11, ask your students: How has the world changed?
- This resource offers lessons and teaching strategies for discussing 9/11, including an historical timeline of events on or around its anniversary.
