Mrs. Katz's Fifth Grade Class Responses

Name Age Location	Response
Barbara J. Parent of 5th grader Pt. Jeff. Sta., New York	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: The people in the picture are walking instead of driving cars. Some of them are in horse and wagon. The lighting fixtures are different. All of the men are wearing hats that were common in that period and the boys are wearing knickers. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: On September 11th many people walked across the bridge to get out of NYC. It was one of the only ways to leave during this disaster.
S. H. L. Parent of 5th grader Pt. Jeff. Station New York	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: In 1893, The Brooklyn was utilized for pedestrian traffic; people could walk to Manhattan from Brooklyn to their jobs (back and forth). Today, of course, it is used for vehicles-there aren't many people who walk on it, and it is used by people from all over New York State that are passing through, not just those that work in Manhattan. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: The scene above looks like the photos of September 11, 2001 in that people were running from Manhattan after the bombings of the Twin Towers. They were looking to escape from the disaster and had to use the Brooklyn Bridge (by foot) to get away from the explosions and fallout. They would not use their vehicles as many of the streets were blocked by rescue workers.
Jason F. Parent of 5th grader Pt. Jeff. Station New York	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: Today, the bridge is not used for pedestrian traffic. Present means for transportation is mostly cars, buses, taxis, etc. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: The Brooklyn Bridge, like the Twin Towers, is a landmark of our city. A symbol of pride and our heritage. Possibly a target to terrorists due to the large number of people who use it on a daily basis.
Ellen B. Parent of 5th grader Pt. Jeff. Station New York	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: What has changed on the Brooklyn Bridge since 1893 is the type of traffic on the bridge. People crossed the bridge by foot or with horses and horse and carriages. Today most of the traffic is from cars, trucks and buses. Some people still walk or ride bikes across the bridge. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: After the attacks on September 11, 2001, people wanted to get away from the area and home to their families. Most of these people were commuters, but because the trains stopped running the only option was to walk until they were out of the city. The picture shows many people crossing the bridge which is what numerous people needed to do on September 11, 2001.
Richard Age 10 Pt. Jeff. Station New York	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: There is no stage coaches on the Brooklyn bridge today. The light poles aren't like that now. The roads are wider then they use to be. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: Many people had to use this bridge on September 11th to get home, because buses, trains and subways weren't running.
Erica, Beth & Michelle Ages- mid 20's Port Jeff. Station New York	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: Since 1893, the Brooklyn Bridge has changed dramatically. Pedestrians no longer make up the majority of travelers; most modes of transportation are by car, bus and motorcycle. Today the background landscape is made up of buildings and other industrial landmarks. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: This picture is similar to one that may have been seen on Sept. 11 in that both pictures depict people crossing bridges to leave the city.
Freddy Age-22 New York	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: Now cars are allowed to drive on it. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: The smoke and the sad faces that all look defeated.
Nelson Age-13 Bayshore, NY	Q1:What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: today people go across the bridge on cars Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: on 9/11 many people walked across bridges attempting to escape debris
Carissa Age-10 Pt. Jeff. Sta, NY	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: We drive today and they are walking. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2:There is smoke in the background. It looks like they are running from something just like on Sept.11.
Rich H. Age-10 Pt. Jeff. Sta, NY	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: Now people drive in cars and no one is walking on the bridge. Also, there are no horse carriages on it. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: It looks like there is smoke in the background and people are rushing or running away from something.
Christina Age-10 Pt. Jeff. Sta, NY	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: The peoples clothing, horses, benches, streetlights, tolls to go across the bridge, and the way people cross the bridge for instance we usually cross the bridge with cars. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: The people look like there running from something and in the background there looks like there is a smoking building, also there are lots of people. More and more people look like there coming across the bridge and they also look worried.
Charlie Age-10 Pt. Jeff. Sta, NY	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: People drive on it today. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: Because on sept 11 they had to walk out of the city.
Tomihiro Age-10 Pt. Jeff. Sta, NY	Q1: What has changed since 1893 on the Brooklyn Bridge compared to today? A1: The Brooklyn bridge is now full of cars instead of people. Q2: What is the connection between the scene depicted in this picture and one you may have seen on Sept. 11, 2001? A2: I did not see the Brooklyn bridge on Sept.11th.