SUMMARY
Officials in Baltimore are continuing the search for the missing after a major bridge collapsed Tuesday. Divers are navigating treacherous waters hoping to recover what remains of those lost. Meanwhile, investigators have recovered the cargo ship’s black box as they begin to piece together what went wrong. William Brangham reports.
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- Where did the accident occur that is described in this story?
- Who is known to have been killed in the accident?
- What is known about the cause of the accident?
- How has the federal government responded?
- Why is there no timeline yet for the rebuilding of the bridge?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
What do you think the federal government should prioritize following the bridge collapse?
How do you accidents like the one that led to the bridge collapse can best be prevented?
Media literacy: What remaining questions about the accident do you think are the most important to answer?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What would you want to find out more about?
FOR MORE
What students can do: Learn more about the ways authorities plan for disasters like the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge with this article. Then discuss — how should authorities change their plans in light of the disaster?
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