Free printable September 11 lesson plans, 9/11 social studies printables - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

As Britain commemorates Guy Fawkes Day on November 5, Americans "remember, remember the 11th of September." On the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, how can we commemorate in a proactive way? A nonprofit called My Good Deed, suggests making it a National Day of Service and Remembrance reports the International Business Times. But how do you teach children why September 11 is so important? How do you explain what happened to the World Trade Center, Flight 93 and Pentagon? How can you help them understand war, violence and terrorism? Here are free printable September 11 lesson plans to help.   Free printable September 11 lesson plans, 9/11 social studies printables - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Houston teen accidentally shot and killed himself posing for selfie with gun - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

Oh no, guns don't kill, people do. Well, tell that to Deleon Alonso Smith. Oh wait, you can't because it's too late. The Houston teen accidentally shot and killed himself posing for a selfie with a gun. Click 2 Houston said September 2 that Texas police think the 19-year-old was taking pictures of himself with a found firearm he thought was unloaded. When he pulled the trigger, the bullet went up through his throat and he died of injuries.  Houston teen accidentally shot and killed himself posing for selfie with gun - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com