Patriots Day

Objective

In December 2001, President George W. Bush declared September 11 as Patriots Day to remember those who died that day-- more than 3,000 people. Many people have a moment of silence at 8:46 Eastern Daylight Time.

Completion Checklist

1. Talk to your parents about September 11 and what they remember.
2. Make plans with your family to serve others on September 11. Rockhoppers:
3. Draw a picture to honor first responders.
4. Bake some cookies or a cake to take to a fire station to thank firefighters. Cragsmen:
5. Write an essay, a story, or a poem about some part of the events of September 11.