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Document Type

Lesson Plan

Publication Date

Fall 11-12-2025

Abstract

I am attaching a lesson plan for a module in my URBST 206 Global Cities class, called “Global Cities, Public Memories.” Students will visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, then design a monument that honors their history here in Queens (or a place significant to them).

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of how global flows of capital, ideas, people, technology, and media impact and are represented in global cities like New York.
  • Articulate the complex interplay between global events, local experiences, and the construction of public memory.
  • Develop critical thinking skills regarding the design, purpose, and impact of memorials in urban spaces.
  • Produce a creative project that synthesizes theoretical knowledge, site-based observation, and personal reflection.

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