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Putting Sizzle in Social Studies

Heroes – A Hero is a person ,occasionally an animal, who helps others often at great personal risk, without consideration of personal gain. Usually they are admired for their courage, bravery, or persistence by others. There can be national heroes, legendary heroes, local heroes and personal heroes which is a matter of how many people recognize their impact.

Giants of Industry – A Giants of industry are people whose innovations have transformed the business world through their products, systems, or ideas. Great inventors are giants of industry.

9/11 or September 11th – 9/11 refers to an attack by terrorist against the United States that happened on Tuesday Sept 11, 2001. 4 airplanes were hijacked and used as massive bombs to attack NYC, The Pentagon, and an unknown 4th target. Almost 3,000 people died in the 4 attacks. The attacks led the US into a war against terror producing the military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq, the creations of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and changes to the airport security. More Information