2001 - The Year That Changed America

-Mars Odyssey is launched.

-Apple releases the first ipod.

2001-The Year that Changed America

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History

-Terrorist attacks on New York City, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania.

- Racecar driver Dale Earnhardt dies in a racecar accident.

- Apple Announces itunes at Mac World Expo.

TEK/ Grade level: 5th5) History. The student understands important issues, events, and individuals in the United States during the 20th and 21st centuries. The student is expected to:(B) analyze various issues and events of the 21st century such as the War on Terror and the 2008 presidential election

President of the United States: George W. BushPolitical issue: War on Terror.

Headline News:-The summer of 2001 was known as the "Summer of the Sharks"-Terrorist attacks on American soil.

Some Popular Musicians: U2, Destiny's Child, R.E.M, Weezer, Aaliyah, Creed, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys

Some Popular Films:Monsters Inc, Pearl Habor, Harry Potter, A Beautiful Mind, Hannibal

Some Popular T.V. Shows:CSI, Friends, 7th Heaven, That 70's Show, South Park, Family Guy, Sex and the City, ER, Judge Judy, Dawson's Creek, Judging Amy, Everyone Loves Raymond

NCSS Standard:Time, Continuity, and Change- Students are learning how history has helped shape the world they live in today.

Famous People:Tom CruiseTiger WoodsBrittney SpearsMel GibsonOprah WinfreyMichael JordonBackstreet Boys

http://www.globalissues.org/issue/245/war-on-terror#10YearsSincethe9-11TerroristAttacks

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