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This 19-word word search tells the story of the Survivor Tree, a Callery pear that endured the September 11 attacks. Hidden words include resilience, rebirth, rehabilitation, and legacy, tracing the tree's recovery from the rubble to its current role as a symbol of hope. Use it for September 11 remembrance activities, environmental science classes, or as a springboard for discussions on resilience and renewal.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated September 2026

Word List

  • SURVIVOR
  • TREE
  • CALLERYPEAR
  • RESILIENCE
  • SURVIVAL
  • REBIRTH
  • BURIED
  • CRUSHED
  • SNAPPEDROOTS
  • BURNED
  • RECOVERY
  • STUMPPULLED
  • NYCPARKSDEPT
  • NURSED
  • BRONXNURSERY
  • REHABILITATED
  • SCARS
  • HOPE
  • LEGACY

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